American Revolution War Timeline Jesus Moreno By Jesus Moreno Period: May 28, 1754 to Feb 10, 1763 French and Indian War Also named the seven year war, it actually lasted 9 years, ending with them signing the treaty of paris. Apr 5, 1764 Sugar Act Mar 22, 1765 Stamp Act Mar 24, 1765 The Quartering Act Mar 5, 1770 The Boston Massacre Apr 27, 1773 The Tea Act Dec 16, 1773 The Boston Tea Party Mar 25, 1774 Boston Port Act Mar 20, 1775 Patrick Henry's Speech Apr 19, 1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord Jun 17, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill Jun 19, 1775 George Washington is Named Commander in Chief Jan 9, 1776 Thomas Paine Writes Common Sense Aug 2, 1776 Declaration of Independence is written and signed by delegates in the Continental Congress Period: Sep 19, 1777 to Oct 7, 1777 Battle of Saratoga Sep 28, 1781 Battle of Yorktown