American Revolution Timeline By dylanlovelace Period: May 15, 1754 to Feb 10, 1763 French And Indian War Mar 22, 1765 Stamp Act Mar 5, 1770 Boston massacre May 10, 1773 The Tea Act Dec 16, 1773 The Boston Tea Party Mar 25, 1774 Boston Port Act The British parliament passes the Boston port act closing the port of Boston. Jan 9, 1776 Thomas Paine Writes Common Sense