after hearing the declaration read on july 9, what did american troops do in new york city?

After hearing the Declaration of Independence read aloud on July 9, 1776, in New York City, American troops assembled on the parade grounds at the Common (near today's City Hall) as ordered by George Washington. The Declaration was read to each regiment by their officers, and the event drew numerous citizens, sparking a celebration through the streets. Led by patriot Isaac Sears, the crowd, including many soldiers, rushed to the Bowling Green where a large equestrian statue of King George III stood. They tore down the statue, cut off its head, sawed off the crowns on the iron fence surrounding the Green, and cut the statue into pieces. The lead from the statue was later melted down and cast into bullets for the revolutionary cause. This public reading and the subsequent actions significantly boosted morale among the troops and inspired civilian support for the revolution in New York City