- The colonists gave up a considerable amount of wealth in pursuit of freedom from imperial dominance. Some colonies even went into debt due to military expenditures necessary for the war efforts.
2. Loss of Lives
- Thousands of colonial citizens lost their lives on account of the revolutionary battles for freedom throughout the course of the American war of independence.
3. Trade Disruptions and Economic Loss
- Economic activity suffered as trading with Great Britain ceased during war period .
4. Social Turmoil and Loss of unity:
- There were cases of societal divisions and even internal fighting amongst colonies due to differences arising from revolutionary sentiments that eventually culminated in an all-out revolution that eventually gave emergence to the united states.