American Revolution By mdeierlein Period: Apr 8, 1750 to Apr 8, 1785 American Revolution Apr 8, 1754 French & Indian War begins, the British defeated France & their natice American allies. Apr 8, 1765 Stamp Act ordered. Bristish began taxing items such as stamps to make money back that they lost on French & Indian War Apr 8, 1775 American Revolution begins because colonists wanted to fight back for their freedom from Britain Apr 8, 1776 Thomas Jefferson writes Declaration of Independence, Continental Congress approves it. Apr 8, 1783 American Revolution ends, colonists defeat Great Britain