Early U.S. History Timeline By Adolf "Pol Pot" Mengele May 12, 1607 Settlement of Jamestowne Feb 10, 1763 French and Indian War ends Britain now controls all territory to the Mississippi River. Oct 7, 1763 Proclamation Line of 1763 established Colonists cannot move into newly conquered lands. Mar 22, 1765 Stamp Act issued Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party occurs Colonists mad over the Tea Act Apr 19, 1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord First shots of the Revolution fired. Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence issued Nov 15, 1777 Articles of Confederation adopted