The American Revolutionary War By kimberly.kesler May 3, 1770 The Boston Massacre Dec 16, 1773 The Boston Tea Party Period: Sep 5, 1774 to Oct 26, 1774 The first Continental Congress Apr 18, 1775 The rides of Paul Revere and William Dawes Apr 19, 1775 The Battles of Lexington and Concord May 10, 1775 The seond Continental Congress Jun 15, 1775 George Washington named Commander in Chief Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Inderpendence adopted Aug 2, 1776 Declaration of Inderpendence signed Feb 6, 1778 The French Alliance Oct 14, 1780 Nathanael Greene commander of the Sourthern Army Mar 2, 1781 Articles of Confederation Nov 30, 1782 British signs Articles of Peace Sep 17, 1787 U.S. Consitution begins
