Early U.S History Timeline By destinib May 12, 1607 settlement of James town Feb 10, 1763 french and indian war ends Oct 7, 1763 proclamation line of 1763 established Mar 22, 1765 stamp act issued Dec 16, 1773 The Boston Tea Party Occurs Dec 16, 1773 The Boston Tea Party Occurs Apr 19, 1775 battles of Lexington and Concord Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of independence issued Nov 17, 1777 articles on Confederation Adopted Sep 3, 1783 treaty of paris Jun 21, 1788 ratification of the constitution Apr 30, 1789 George washington Elected Sep 25, 1789 Bill of Rights