American Revolution By jenpatterson Jun 19, 1754 Revolutionary War Background Revolutionary War Rev. War info Image found here. Period: Jun 19, 1754 to Sep 3, 1783 Revolutionary War Nov 1, 1765 The Stamp Act is passed! The Stamp Act [Image found linked page] Jan 6, 1767 The Townshend Act Townshend Act-the taxes begin Image found here Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party Boston Tea Party Image found here Apr 18, 1775 Paul Rever's Ride Image Found here. "The British are coming!!!" Apr 19, 1775 "The shot heard 'Round the World" Image found here. The Battles of Lexington and Concord Jun 15, 1775 Who will be Commander and Chief? George Washinton Image found here. Jun 16, 1775 "...don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes..." Battle of Bunker Hill Image found here. Jul 4, 1776 Deckaration of Independence adopted Why we wanted the Declaration Signed The Declaration of Independence is signed Image found here Oct 20, 1781 The British Surrender Surrender at Yorktown Image found here. Sep 3, 1783 It's finally over! Treaty of Paris Image found here.