American Revolution by Paul T. Gaston By gtpsocialstudies Apr 5, 1764 Sugar Act The British put a tax on the colonies' sugar and molasses. Mar 22, 1765 The Stamp Act The Stamp Act of 1765 was a direct raised tax on the colonies made to help pay for British troops stationed in North America. Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacre March 5, 1770 Jan 25, 1773 Boston Tea Party Apr 19, 1775 Lexington and Concord April 19, 1775 Sep 28, 1781 Siege of Yorktown
