What happened after the shot heard round the world?

After the "shot heard 'round the world," which marked the start of the American Revolutionary War at the Battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775, colonial militias engaged British forces in a series of confrontations. This sparked widespread rebellion among the Thirteen Colonies, leading to the formation of the Continental Army under George Washington. Tensions escalated, resulting in major battles such as Bunker Hill and ultimately the Declaration of Independence in 1776, as the colonies sought to break free from British rule. The conflict continued until the eventual American victory in 1783, securing independence.