My 5 Most Important Events In The American Revolution; Mariah Posey By mariah_posey Mar 5, 1770 The Boston Massacre May 10, 1773 The Tea Act Apr 18, 1775 Paul Revere's Ride May 10, 1775 The 2nd Continental Congress This is when the Declaration of Independence was written and ratified. Thomas Jefferson was considered the author of the Declaration of Independence. Sep 19, 1775 The Battle at Lexington and Concord
