Events Leading to the Constitution by Brianna + Kellin By murrbev Jun 28, 1754 Albany Plan of Union Aug 28, 1754 French and Indian War 1754-1763 Oct 25, 1760 King George III comes to the throne in England Oct 7, 1765 Stamp Act Congress date: 7th and 25th Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacre May 29, 1773 Boston Tea Party Sep 5, 1774 First Continental Congress Sept 5-Oct 26 Oct 27, 1774 Revolutionary War Begins May 28, 1775 Second Continental Congress Jul 4, 1776 Adoption of the Declaration of Independence Jul 12, 1776 Articles of Confederation are approved Mar 1, 1781 Articles of Confederation go into effect Sep 5, 1781 End of the Revolutionary War Aug 28, 1783 Shay's Rebellion Sep 3, 1783 Signing of the Treaty of Paris
