Early American History By ghafoor779 1620 The Puritans known as Pilgrims leave Britain for America. 1630 The Puritans found the Massachusetts Bay Colony. 1680 The Quakers establish Pennsylvania. 1707 England unites with Scotland to form Britain. 1756 Britain and France fight for control of North America. 1765 Parliament places taxes through the Stamp Act. 1770 The Boston Massacre occurs and five people are killed. 1773 The Tea Act is passed. 1774 Delegates from each colony meet in Philadelphia. Apr 19, 1775 The first battle of the American of the Revolution happens in Lexington. Jul 4, 1776 The Declaration of Independence is passed by Congress and America is free. 1781 The Battle of Yorktown ends the American Revolution.