American Revolution By bluestar98 Jan 1, 1756 Worldwide War Begins Worldwide war begins between Europe, India and North America. Period: Jan 1, 1756 to Jan 1, 1783 American Revolution Jan 6, 1759 British forces defeat the French. Jan 6, 1763 King George makes a a law called the Proclamation of 1763 Jan 6, 1764 Law passed that states colonies could not print or use their own money. Jan 6, 1765 The Stamp Act was passed. Jan 6, 1767 The British passed the Townsend Act. Apr 6, 1775 Fighting erupts between colonists and the British army. Jul 4, 1776 Signing of the Declaration of Independence. Feb 6, 1778 British defeat the French Jan 6, 1783 The Treaty of Paris was signed