Revolutionary War By eanderson2 Jan 1, 1765 British Government. The British Government passed a tax law called the stamp act. Jan 1, 1767 Britains. New taxes on other goods were passed so the britain could make money. Sep 1, 1774 Colonial Leaders colonial leaders met in Philidelphia, Pennsylvania. Apr 19, 1775 British Soilders British soilders marched to Lexington.