Events leading to the American Revolution By Kcasteel May 1, 1754 French and Indian war begins Jul 1, 1754 Albany Plan of Union Oct 25, 1760 King George III comes to the throne in England Oct 1, 1763 French and Indian war ends Oct 19, 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 begins May 1, 1775 Second Continental Congress Jul 4, 1776 Adoption of the Declaration of Independence Jun 1, 1778 Articles of Confederation are approved Mar 1, 1781 Articles of Confederation go into effect Apr 11, 1783 End of Revolutionary War Sep 3, 1783 Signing of the Treaty of Paris Aug 29, 1786 Shay's Rebellion
