Events Leading Up to the Revolutionary War By nvandervelde Apr 5, 1764 The Sugar Act Information on The Sugar Act Period: Apr 5, 1764 to Oct 26, 1774 Events Leading Up to the Revolutionary War Mar 22, 1765 The Stamp Act The first direct British tax on the American Colonists. Jun 29, 1767 Townshend Acts Information on the Townshend Acts Mar 5, 1770 The Boston Massacre Information on The Boston Massacre Dec 16, 1773 The Boston Tea Party Information on The Boston Tea Party Oct 26, 1774 The First Continental Congress Information on The First Continental Congress
