Revolutionary War By Joa Period: Jan 1, 1764 to Dec 31, 1783 Revolution! Apr 5, 1764 The Sugar Act King needed money to pay for the French and Indian War Mar 22, 1765 The Stamp Act All paper was taxed and had to have the Kings mark on it (stamp) Oct 7, 1765 The Stamp Act Congress lasted until the 25th Jun 29, 1767 The Townshend Acts Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacre Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party Sep 5, 1774 1st Continental Congress lasted until October 26th Apr 18, 1775 Paul Revere's ride Apr 19, 1775 Battle at Lextington and Concord May 10, 1775 2nd Continental Congress in Philadelphia Jun 17, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill Jun 7, 1776 Richard Henry Lee proposes independence Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence Aug 30, 1776 British win the Battel of Brooklyn Dec 26, 1776 Washinton crosses the Delaware River to win the battle of Trenton Aug 16, 1777 U,S, flag was designed and sewn Sep 11, 1777 British win the battle at Brandywine Oct 17, 1777 patriots win the battle of Saratoga, New York Jul 11, 1780 French troops arrive to help the patriots Mar 2, 1781 Articles of Confederation Oct 19, 1781 Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown, VA Nov 30, 1782 British sign the Articles of Peace Sep 3, 1783 Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris