Important Events of The Revolution By Raymon Clark Period: Jan 1, 1760 to Jan 1, 1785 The Revolution Oct 7, 1763 Proclamation of 1763 Jan 1, 1767 Townshend Acts Passed Mar 5, 1770 The Boston Massacre May 10, 1773 The Tea Act Dec 16, 1773 The Boston Tea Party Apr 19, 1775 Lexington and Concord Jun 17, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill Jan 10, 1776 Common Sense Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence Oct 19, 1781 British Surrender at Yorktown