carlos's revalutionary war timeline By dragonic Apr 19, 1775 lexington and concord lexington is known as the shot heard round the world, lexington was a lost battle. concord was a victory driving the british back to boston Period: Apr 19, 1775 to Oct 19, 1781 revolutionary war May 10, 1775 capture of fort ticonderoga May 10, 1775 2nd contintal congress meets Mar 26, 1776 british evacuates boston