JURIS STUDIUM

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Of the many battles that occurred within the American Revolution, here are the top 5 wins for America. These battles not only showed their strengths, but their resilience that made the victory possible. 

Of the peace agreements between Great Britain and the United States, Benjamin Frankin, John Adams, and John Jay signed for America. Richard Hartley signed for the British. There were agreements and negotiations with Great Britian, America, France and others, but the Americans were formally and legally recognized as their own nation within their agreement.  

With momentum gained in the northern states, the Americans found the south would be no easiesr. Starting with some notable losses, The Continental Army proved (with the French) they were capable of securing victories across their continent.

By 1777, the American Revolution entered a new phase in their fight for freedom. Military victories, more losses, political developments, and foreign alliances all arose to reshape the projected outcome of this war.

After the initial tensions and rebellions, this series of battles were apart of the first leg of the American Revolution.

While the American Revolution is usually thought of as a large war (and it was) there were many, many more details and events occurred that contributed to America’s freedom. We must include more than just the battles because it is important to understand what else was occurring at the same time for context. Don’t worry though! This series is indeed meant to provide specific details about the battles and they are specifically highlighted to be the main focus of this timeline and the next. 

After the conclusion and official declaration of their independence, 56 representatives from all 13 colonies signed their names. 

It was at this moment, they Colonists became Americans.

The Second Continental Congress conducted 6 recorded sessions between May 10, 1775 to March 1, 1781. Some historical accounts claim there are 8, but that number comes from recognizing different locations and extended breaks. Here, 6 sessions were deemed appropriate due to the formal count. The most notable and remembered actions of this Congress occurred during the first session: May 10 – Dec 12, 1776 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The British, led my Major John Pitcairn, outnumbered the Colonists with about 700 troops, but they were utterly taken back by the sudden growth in resistance. 

These clashes were iconic moments: the first real military confrontations of the revolution, showing that

colonial resistance had moved from protests and economic measures into armed conflict. They

highlighted how the unified action of the Continental Association had not only organized the colonies

economically but had also strengthened their sense of readiness and collective identity — the colonies

were now willing and able to defend their rights with force.

With the tension still growing and tolerance for the British continuously decreasing, colonist Samuel Adams started the Committees of Correspondence in 1772. Starting with Samuel Adams’ establishment of the Boston Committee of Correspondence, areas within the 13 colonies created their own committees of correspondence where they could express their ideas, discuss issues, and coordinate resistance to British policies. 

Through years of independence under salutary neglect, the colonists learned to govern themselves, develop their own economies, and establish distinct identities. With their successes and independence, their monarch allowed them to coast and entered into a period called “salutary neglect.” However, the British would soon regret their lack of supervision.