Akurn By bailey.lyle5 Apr 19, 1775 Battle of Lexington and concord May 10, 1775 The second continental congress meets Jun 15, 1775 George Washington named Commander of continental army Jan 10, 1776 Thomas Paine publishes common sense Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence adopted Oct 7, 1777 Continental army British at Saratoga Dec 19, 1777 Continental army camps at valley forge for winter Mar 1, 1781 Articles of confederation adopted Oct 19, 1781 British surrender at Yorktown Sep 10, 1783 Treaty of Paris signed
