Thomas By bailey.lyle5 Apr 19, 1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord May 10, 1775 The second Continental Congress meets Jun 15, 1775 George Washington named Comander of Continental Army Jan 10, 1776 Thomas Paine publishes “ Common Sense Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence adopted Oct 7, 1777 Continentals defeat British at Saratoga Dec 19, 1777 Continental Army camps at Valley Forge for the winter Mar 1, 1781 Articles of Confederation adopted Oct 19, 1781 British surrender at Yorktown
