Becoming a Nation By s-ccantrell Apr 7, 1775 Paul Revere Apr 19, 1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord The battles took place, beginning the American Revolutionary War. Period: Apr 19, 1775 to Sep 3, 1783 Revolutionary War Jul 2, 1776 Second Continental Congress The Congress enacted the Lee Resolution declaring independence from the British Empire. Sep 15, 1776 Landing at Kip's Bay The landing took place. Period: Aug 21, 1786 to Jun 21, 1787 Shays Rebellion Sep 17, 1787 The Creation of The Constitution Jun 21, 1788 The Ratifacation of The Constitution Dec 15, 1791 Ratifacation of The 1st Bill of Rights Sep 25, 1798 The Creationof The 1st Bill of Rights
