Events Leading to the American Revolution By allisoneads Period: May 28, 1754 to Aug 25, 1763 French and Indian War couldnt find exact date of the end I only fould the year. Jul 24, 1754 Albany Plan of Union Oct 25, 1760 King George 111 comes to the throne in England Oct 7, 1765 Stamp Act of Congress Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacre Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party Dumping of tea into the Boston Harbor. Sep 5, 1774 First Continental Congress Apr 19, 1775 Begining of the Revolutionary War May 10, 1775 Second Continental Congress Jul 4, 1776 Adoption of the Declaration of Independence Nov 15, 1777 Articles of confederation approved But not raqtified by all 13 states until March 1, 1781. Mar 1, 1781 Articles of Confederation go into effect. Apr 11, 1783 End of the Revolutionary War Sep 3, 1783 Signing of the Treaty of Paris Period: Aug 1, 1786 to Jun 1, 1787 Shays Rebellion
