American Revolution By richard_sk8er Period: Jan 1, 1770 to Nov 13, 1780 American Revolution Sep 13, 1774 First Continental Congress meets Apr 18, 1775 Dr. Joseph Warren alerted Paul Revere and William Dawes that the British were coming. Apr 19, 1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord are fought May 10, 1775 Ethan Allen captures Fort Ticonderoga Jun 17, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill is fought Mar 17, 1776 George Washington marched his troops into Boston in a semicircle around Boston