U.S. independence By preen chiquito Period: 1775 to 1783 U.S. independence Apr 19, 1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord Jul 19, 1775 Washington is named comander in chief Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of independence Sep 19, 1777 Battle of Saratoga 1779 Spain and France send help to U.S. Sep 3, 1783 Treaty of Paris
