American revolution timeline Destiny Oppocher By Destiny.Jeanice Period: May 28, 1754 to Feb 10, 1763 French and Indian war Mar 22, 1756 the stamp act Apr 5, 1764 sugar act Mar 5, 1770 the Boston massacre Oct 19, 1771 General Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown Sep 3, 1773 Peace treaty signed ending the american revolution recognizing independence Dec 16, 1773 the tea act Dec 16, 1773 the Boston tea party Mar 24, 1774 the quartering act Mar 25, 1774 the Boston port act Mar 23, 1775 "Give me liberty or give me death"-Patrick Henry's speech Apr 19, 1775 Battles of Lexington and concord Jun 17, 1775 Battle of bunker hill Jun 19, 1775 George Washington is named commander in Chief Feb 14, 1776 Thomas Paine writes common sense Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence is written and signed by delegates in the Continental Congress Jul 2, 1777 Battle of Ticonderoga Period: Sep 19, 1777 to Oct 7, 1777 Battle of Saratoga Feb 6, 1778 Alliance is Made between the Rebels and the French Period: Mar 28, 1781 to Oct 19, 1781 Battle of Yorktown