Revolutionary War By 17huntd Jan 1, 1754 French and Indian War French and Indian War Link Period: Jan 1, 1754 to Jun 21, 1788 Timeline Website Mar 23, 1775 "Give Me Liberity or Give Me Death" Speech Link Apr 19, 1775 Minutemen and redcoats clash at Lexington and Concord "The shot heard 'round the world." Jun 15, 1775 George Washington named Commander in Chief Jul 3, 1775 Washington assumes command of the Continental Army Jan 15, 1776 Paine's "Common Sense" published Common Sence Jun 8, 1776 Patriots fail to take Three Rivers, Quebec Jun 29, 1776 The First Virginia Constitution Jul 4, 1776 Congress debates and revises the Declaration of Independence. Aug 27, 1776 Redcoats defeat the George Washington's army in the Battle of Long Island. Washington's army escapes at night. Redcoats Link