The American Revolution By guastellamaysas Period: Jan 1, 1775 to Jan 1, 1783 The American Revolution Jun 16, 1775 Bunker Battle Jan 1, 1776 Congress Voted For Lees Resolution For Independence Jan 1, 1776 Few African Americans joined colonists while others joined Britain and the loyalists Jul 4, 1776 When Independence was Declared Jan 1, 1777 Battle of Saragota Jan 1, 1778 Frace and U.S. Former Alliance Jan 1, 1781 British Surrender in York Town Jan 1, 1783 Treaty Of Paris