America, Britain, China - Timeline - 1750-1800 By Etropolis Period: Jan 1, 1750 to Jan 1, 1800 America Period: Jan 1, 1750 to Jan 1, 1800 Britain Period: Jan 1, 1750 to Jan 1, 1800 China Apr 18, 1765 America - The American Revlution begins May 4, 1766 Britain - Seven Years War takes place Jan 1, 1771 China - The Putuo Zongcheng Temple was completed. Dec 16, 1773 Britain - Boston Tea Party Jul 1, 1776 America - Declaration of Independence is signed Jan 1, 1783 America - The American Revolution subsides Sep 14, 1793 Macartney Embassy The British ambassador George Macartney, 1st Earl Macartney was introduced to the Qianlong Emperor. Jan 1, 1796 China - White Lotus Rebellion: White Lotus began an armed rebellion against the Qing dynasty.