American Revolution Timeline Parker By tblubaugh Period: May 28, 1754 to Feb 10, 1763 French and Indian War Jan 19, 2017 Sugar Act Jan 19, 2017 The Boston Massacre Jan 19, 2017 Thomas Paine Writes Common Sense Jan 19, 2017 The Tea Act Jan 19, 2017 The Boston Tea Party Jan 20, 2017 Boston Port Act Jan 20, 2017 Stamp Act Jan 20, 2017 The Quartering Act 1774 Jan 20, 2017 Patrick Henry's “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Speech Jan 20, 2017 George Washington is Named Commander in Chief Jan 20, 2017 Battles of Lexington and Concord Jan 20, 2017 Battle of Bunker Hill Jan 20, 2017 Declaration of Independence is written and signed by delegates in the Continental Congress Jan 20, 2017 Battle of Ticonderoga Jan 20, 2017 Alliance is Made between the Rebels and the French. Jan 20, 2017 General Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown Jan 20, 2017 Peace Treaty Signed ending the American Revolution recognizing US independence. Period: Jan 21, 2017 to Jan 21, 2017 Battle of Yorktown Period: Jan 21, 2017 to Jan 21, 2017 Battle of Saratoga. What is significant about this battle?