Events that led to the American Revolution By abby.doyle Oct 1, 1763 Proclamation of 1763 Thsi order prohibited colonists from living west of the Appalachian Mountains on NAtive American land. British believed it would keep peace and keep the colonists near the Atlantic coast where the british was stronger Apr 5, 1764 Sugar Act Mar 22, 1765 stamp act Mar 18, 1766 Declaratory act Jun 29, 1767 Townshend act Jul 2, 1767 Townshend act ends Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacre Nov 20, 1772 Committe of Corespondence Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party Mar 28, 1774 Coercive Act Sep 5, 1774 Continental Congress Starts Oct 26, 1774 Continental Congress Ends May 10, 1775 Fort Ticonderoga Surrenders Jun 16, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill Jul 2, 1776 Congress votes for independance Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independance