New Jersey's Participation in the American Revolution By paul.alleyne May 23, 1775 Revolutionary movement became formal Jun 15, 1775 George Washington becomes commader of Continental army Jun 21, 1776 Vote fot independance Jul 8, 1776 Celebration of American independance Nov 16, 1776 Washington's army crossed the Hudson Dec 26, 1776 American forces captured Trenton Jun 28, 1778 Battle of Monmouth Sep 17, 1787 U.S. Constitution signed
