Patriots were what they were called.
The Answer is ... The 13 Colonies DIED
13 colonies
The thirteen colonies gained independence by defeating the British army in battle, culminating in the surrender of the British at Yorktown. Independence was only gained by declaring it, and fighting for it.
i researched that 12 out of the 13 colonies voted yes to the Declaration of Independence
Independence
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The original settlers of the 13 colonies were on a quest for independence and personal freedom.
The French Supported the patriots of the 13 colonies.
all 13
in 1776
from the decloration of independence
13