revolutionary war By kolt Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party 1774 intolerable acts passed by parliment Period: 1775 to 1783 revolutionary war Apr 16, 1775 Paul Revere The British are coming Apr 18, 1775 the shot heard around the world The start of the revolutionary war Jun 3, 1775 George Washington becomes commander of continental army Jun 17, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill Jun 10, 1776 The Battle for New York Oct 19, 1781 battle of Yorktown Caused British to surrender Nov 25, 1783 British Left New York and ended the conflict