Pre-Revolutionary Acts (Colonies) By TatianaStyles Sep 21, 1740 Colonies settlers move into Ohio River Valley Apr 15, 1765 Colonists petition for repeal of Stamp Act Jun 16, 1765 Proclamtion of 1765 Dec 21, 1765 Stamp Act Congress Mar 21, 1767 Townshend Acts Dec 21, 1770 Boston Massacre Aug 21, 1772 Committees of Correspondence Dec 20, 1773 Boston Tea Party Oct 26, 1774 First Contential Congress Oct 21, 1776 Declaration of Independence