events By alexisnbalthis 1754 french and indian war begining Jul 10, 1754 albany plan of union Oct 25, 1760 king george III comes to the throne in england 1763 french and indian war end Oct 7, 1765 stamp act congress Mar 5, 1770 boston massacre Dec 16, 1773 boston tea party Sep 5, 1774 first continental congress Apr 19, 1775 revolutionary war begining May 10, 1775 second continental congress Jul 4, 1776 adoption of the declaration of independence Nov 15, 1777 articles of confederation(approved) Mar 1, 1781 articles of confederation(went into effect) Sep 3, 1783 revolutionary war end Sep 3, 1783 signing of the treaty of paris Aug 29, 1786 shays' rebellion