Historical timeline By thayer.ray83 Dec 16, 1773 Boston tea party It happend on this date Period: Dec 16, 1773 to Oct 1, 1781 historical timeline Apr 18, 1775 Paul Revere Says "The british are coming" Apr 19, 1775 The shot heard around the world May 10, 1775 Ethan allen lead the greend mountain boys in a surprise attack against ticonderoga located at the southern tip of lake champlain Jun 1, 1775 Betsy Ross sewed the American Flag. Jun 16, 1775 Colonel William Prescott led 1,200 minutemen up bunker hill and crossed the river from Boston. There, they could fire on the british ships. Jul 8, 1775 John dickinson wrote the olive branch petition to britain. they declared loyalty to king george and repeal the intolerable acts. Nov 4, 1775 In the fall of 1775 2 american armies moved to canada- Richard Montgomery led the army. Feb 3, 1776 the war in the south. Jun 4, 1776 the summer of 1776 started the war in the west Jul 2, 1776 congress voted that the 13 colonies were free. Jul 4, 1776 americans declared their independence against the king of Britian. Aug 27, 1776 battle of long island. Feb 3, 1777 early 1777 british came up with a plan to end the war but it failed in july Apr 20, 1777 new york constatution was adopted. Jun 14, 1777 congress adopts the american flag with 13 stars. Aug 2, 1779 george rogers clark led virginias soldiers to a victory at vincennes. Sep 5, 1780 benedict arnold became a traitor of americans, thomas Jefferson offered a prize for his capture. Arnold was never captured. Oct 7, 1780 patriots suceeded in capturing kings mountain '' battle of kings Man. Jan 4, 1781 General morgan won an important battle at cowpens