Events Leading to the American Revolution By mrsoskil Jan 1, 1754 French and Indian War Begins French and Indian War Jan 1, 1763 French and Indian War Ends French and Indian War Jan 1, 1764 Parliament passed the Sugar Act Sugar Act Jan 1, 1765 Parliament Passed the Stamp Act Stamp Act Oct 1, 1765 Stamp Act Congress Stamp Act Congress Jan 1, 1767 Parliament Passed the Townshend Acts Townshend Act Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacre Boston Massacre Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party Boston Tea Party Apr 18, 1775 Shot Heard Round the World Shot Heard Round the World Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence Signed Declaration of Independence