Key Events Leading to American Independence By reannaparker Oct 19, 1765 Stamp Act Congress Jul 7, 1767 The Townshend Act Mar 5, 1770 The Boston Massacre Sep 5, 1774 First Continental Congress May 10, 1775 Second Continental Congress Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence Dec 16, 1776 Boston Tea Party Nov 15, 1777 Article of Confederation Passed Sep 3, 1783 Treaty of Paris
