jhgjhg2 By jonesce Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence Jun 14, 1777 Betsy Ross Made the First American Flag Jan 18, 1778 James Cook Discovered Hawaii Feb 6, 1778 The United States and France sign the Frech Alliance Jun 21, 1779 Spain Declares War on Great Britiain Mar 1, 1781 Articles of Confederation Oct 19, 1781 The British army surrendered at Yorktown Feb 27, 1782 English Parliament Votes against more war Sep 3, 1783 United States and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Paris Sep 3, 1783 American Revolutionary War officially ended Dec 23, 1783 Washington Resigns as Commander Sep 17, 1787 Constitution Apr 30, 1789 George Washington Becomes President Jul 14, 1789 French Revolution Sep 25, 1789 Bill of Rights