Revolution timeline By garrickdot Jul 4, 1754 french, indeain war Apr 5, 1764 the sugar act Mar 22, 1765 the stamp act Jul 10, 1765 Stamp act congress Jun 29, 1767 Township act Mar 5, 1770 The boston massacre Dec 16, 1773 The boston tea party Sep 5, 1774 The first continental congrass Apr 19, 1775 The Battles of Lexington and Concord May 10, 1775 The second continental congress Jun 15, 1775 george washington named commander and chief Jul 17, 1775 battle of bunker hill Jan 15, 1776 thomas pains common sense published Mar 17, 1776 british evacuate boston Jun 7, 1776 richard henry lee proposes independence Jul 4, 1776 declaration of independence adopted Aug 2, 1776 declaration of independence signed