revolutionary war By 17slocumn Period: Jan 1, 1754 to Feb 6, 1778 revolutionary war Jun 19, 1754 the albany congress Oct 7, 1763 Proclamation of 1763 Oct 5, 1764 The Sugar Act Jun 29, 1767 The Townshend Revenue Act Mar 5, 1770 The Boston Massacre Dec 16, 1773 The Boston Tea Party Mar 23, 1775 Patrick Henry's "Give me liberty or give me death Jun 15, 1775 George Washington named Commander in Chief Jun 29, 1776 The First Virginia Constitution Feb 6, 1778 The United States and France sign the French Alliance