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American Revolution

Period: Jan 1, 1775 to Dec 31, 1790

American Revolutionary War

Apr 19, 1775

This is the start of the American Revolutionary War. Minutemen and redcoats clash at Lexington and Concord "The shot heard 'round the world."

Second Continental Congress

May 10, 1775

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

Thomas Paine's book Common Sense was published

Jun 15, 1776

Thomas Paine's book Common Sense is published.

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence; it's sent to the printe

Articles of Confederation Adapted

Mar 5, 1781

Treaty of Paris

Sep 3, 1783

The Treaty of Paris is signed by the British and the Americans to end the Revolutionary War.

US Constition Signed

Nov 18, 1787