BMcFarlin By bailey.lyle5 Apr 4, 1775 Battles of the Lexington and Concord May 5, 1775 The second continental congress meets Jun 6, 1775 George Washington named commander of continental congress Jan 1, 1776 Thomas Paine publishes common sense Jul 7, 1776 Declaration of Independence adopted Oct 10, 1777 Continentals defeat British at saratoga
