Lriklon public By bailey.lyle5 Apr 21, 1775 Battle of Lexington May 6, 1775 The Second Continental Congress Jun 1, 1775 George Washington names comdder Jan 21, 1776 Thomas pain publish Oct 23, 1777 Continentals defeat British Dec 25, 1777 Continental army Mar 1, 1781 Articles of Confederation Sep 14, 1783 Treaty of paris