The Revolutionary War By FiremanAD Jan 1, 1763 The French and Indian War ends. British Parliment turns its attention to regulating the colonies in America Jan 1, 1765 Stamp Act is released Jan 1, 1770 The Boston Massacre occur Jan 1, 1773 The Boston Tea Party Occurs Sep 1, 1774 America representatives pass a document to halt trade with Britain Apr 22, 1775 The first battles of the revolutionary war take place Oct 1, 1775 King George III declares America's rebellion May 1, 1776 France sends military weapons in secret to America Jul 4, 1776 The Declaration of Independence is adopted Nov 1, 1777 The Articles of Confenderation are approved by the Congress and sent to the states for ratification Dec 1, 1777 France makes an alliance with the US Jan 1, 1778 French forces arrive as a result of the treaty between the US and France Mar 1, 1781 The Articles of Confederation become a law