The American Revolution By Jolm5824 Apr 18, 1775 Paul Revere's Midnight Ride May 5, 1775 The Second Continental Congress meets to elect Washington as General Oct 19, 1775 The first shot is shot in Lexington, MA Jan 4, 1776 Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" is released Mar 17, 1776 General Washington drives the British out of Boston, MA Jul 4, 1776 The Declaration of Independence Dec 25, 1776 George Washoington suprise attacks the British (Delaware River) Oct 17, 1777 Colonial Success in Battle of Saratoga Period: Dec 1, 1777 to Feb 28, 1778 One-quarter of Washingtons men die in Valley Forge, VA Sep 23, 1779 John Paul Jones' victory against British Navy Sep 27, 1782 Negotiations of Peace Begin (Treaty Of Paris) Feb 14, 1783 King George III issues the Proclamation of Cessation of Hostillities Sep 3, 1783 Negotiations for Peace end (Treaty of Paris) Oct 19, 1783 The Final Battle Yorktown, VA Jan 4, 1784 Treaty Of Paris is ratified by Congress
