Chapter 2/Rev War Events By kelsiep May 28, 1754 French and Indian War Begins Jul 10, 1754 Albany Plan of Union Oct 25, 1760 King George III comes to the throne in England Period: Oct 25, 1760 to Aug 29, 1786 Timespan Oct 7, 1763 French and Indian War Ends Oct 19, 1765 Stamp Act Congress Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacre Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party Sep 5, 1774 First Continental Congress Apr 19, 1775 Rev War Begins May 5, 1775 Second Continental Congress Jul 4, 1776 Adoption of the Declaration of Independence Nov 15, 1777 Articles of Confederation are approved Mar 1, 1781 Articles of Confederation fo into effect Sep 3, 1783 End of Rev War Sep 3, 1783 Signing of the Treat of Paris Aug 29, 1786 Shay's Rebellion