American Revolution By Brianna C. 1763 French and Indian war Period: 1763 to 1766 American Revolution 1765 Stamp Act 1770 Boston Massacre 1773 Boston Tea Party 1775 Second Continental Congress 1775 George Washington named commander in chief of the continental army 1776 Declaration of independence 1776 British occupy New York 1776 British captured fort Washington New York 1776 Washington crosses Delaware