Revolutionary War By Cheryld12 Apr 19, 1775 Shot heard round the world May 10, 1775 Continental army formed- George Washington named Comander in Chief Jun 17, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill Nov 28, 1775 First navy formed and America asks for assistance from foreign nations Dec 23, 1775 The King Closes all trade to America Jan 9, 1776 Common Sense published May 2, 1776 The kings of Spain and France agredd to aide America Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence