Causes of the Revolution By Chamberstu Nov 16, 1761 Writs of Assistance May 7, 1763 Proclamation of 1763 Apr 5, 1764 The Sugar Act Mar 22, 1765 Currency Act Mar 22, 1765 The Stamp Act Mar 24, 1765 Quartering Act Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacre May 10, 1773 The Tea Act Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party Sep 5, 1774 Continental Congress Mar 30, 1775 New England Restraining Act Apr 19, 1775 Lexington and Concord Jun 17, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill Jun 17, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill Jul 1, 1775 Olive Branch Petition Dec 22, 1775 Prohibitory Act Dec 31, 1775 Battle of Quebec Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence