American Revolution Timeline By diazm004 1763 French Indian War The French and Indian war started in 1754 and ended with a treaty of Paris in 1763. Mar 5, 1770 Boston massacre The Boston massacre was where nine soldiers shot crowds filled with 4 hundred people who were verbally harassing them. Jun 17, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of independence Sep 28, 1781 Battle of Yorktown