Revolution Timeline By michael.merriweather Jan 3, 1607 Jamestown founded Jan 3, 1620 The Pilgrims sign the Mayflower Compact Jan 3, 1669 John Locke contributes to the constitution for the Carolina colony Jan 7, 1754 The Albany Congress proposes that the colonies unite. Jan 7, 1765 the Stamp Act is passed. Jan 7, 1770 Boston Massacre Jan 7, 1773 Tea Act is passed. Colonist respond with Boston Tea Party. Jan 7, 1774 Parliament passed Intolerable Acts. Jan 7, 1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord spark the Revolution Jan 7, 1776 The declaration of Independence is signed.