Causes of the American Revolution By 22chloefink May 28, 1754 French and Indian War (War/Battle) Oct 7, 1763 Proclamation of 1763 (Colonial Response) Mar 22, 1765 Stamp Act (English Act) Jun 29, 1767 Townshend Act (English Act) Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacre (War/Battle) May 10, 1773 Tea Act (English Act) Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party (Colonial Response) Mar 24, 1774 Intolerable Act (English Act) Jun 22, 1774 Quebec Act (English Act) Apr 19, 1775 Lexington and Concord (Colonial Response) Jul 8, 1775 Olive Branch Petition (Colonial Response) Sep 19, 1777 Battle of Saratoga (Battle/War)