American Revolution By tiffanybabb Period: Jan 1, 1763 to Dec 31, 1776 Causes of the American Revolution Mar 15, 1765 Quartering Act British ordered Colonists to house and feed British soldiers. Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacre Mar 15, 1773 Tea Act Dec 18, 1773 Boston Tea Party Apr 18, 1775 Lexington & Concord