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War sprung out at Breed's Hill and bunker Hill. The battle was commonly known as Bunker Hill.
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The economy was struggling in America during the beginning of the war and many died due to sicknessess
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The American army had scarcely any artillery, and almost no gunpowder. In addition, the great majority of the army was filled with farmers and skilled artisians: shoemakers, saddlers, carpenters, blacksmith etc. When Washington arrived in July it was said he only had 20,000 men
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After the King George III's speech reached America, Washington and others grew furious over term they were described as, rebels. George washington declared in his general orders for New Year's day the commencement of a " new army". He later then raised a new flag in honor of the birthday of his new army- a flag of 13 red and white strips, with the British colors represented in the upper corner
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The declaration of independence was signed on July 4 1776 by George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and many more
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A fire broke out in New York that destroyed nearly a quarter of the city, or 500 homes.
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General Howe of the British forces defeats Washington and his men in White Plains
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Thomas Paine who wrote the novel "Common Sense", which was the most widely read book published in America, volunteered to serve as a Civillian aide on Greene's staff.
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General Lee was captured by the Hessians and caused a great cheer for the British because he often caused them to fear.
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On a cold winter night, Washington and 2,400 of his men crossed the Delaware river and defeated the Hessians in the battle of trenton with no casualties.
