events By natefaust 1754 french and Indian war start Jul 10, 1754 Albany plan of union 1760 king George comes to the throne of England 1763 french and Indian war end Oct 7, 1765 stamp act congress Dec 16, 1773 boston tea party 1774 first continental congress Apr 19, 1775 revolutionary war begins May 10, 1775 second continental congress Mar 5, 1776 Boston massacre Jul 4, 1776 adoption of the deceleration of independence 1777 articles of confederation are approved 1781 articles of confederation go into effect