Revolutionary War: The 15 Most Important Events By Caleb1115 1775 King George Declares Colonies in Rebellion Apr 18, 1775 Paul Revere's Ride Apr 19, 1775 Concord and Lexington Jun 16, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill Oct 13, 1775 U.S. Navy Created 1776 Common Sense Published Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independance Dec 26, 1776 Battle of Trenton Jan 3, 1777 Battle of Princeton Oct 13, 1777 Battle of Saratoga Dec 31, 1777 Valley Forge 1778 Treaty of Amity with France 1781 Battle of Yorktown Sep 3, 1783 Treaty of Paris 1788 Articles of Confederation Ratified