Revolutionary War Timeline. By 17jonest Period: Jan 23, 1754 to Jan 23, 1788 Timespan Oct 7, 1763 Proclomation of 1763 revolutionary war timeline Jun 29, 1767 The townshend Revenue Act townshend act Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party boston tea party Oct 23, 1774 Quebec Act, one of the "Intolerable Acts" Oct 23, 1774 Battle of Point Pleasant, Virginia (disputed as to whether it was a battle of the American Revolution or the culmination of Lord Dunmore's War) Oct 23, 1777 Benedict Arnold's troops force a British retreat at Ridgefield, Connecticut. Oct 23, 1779 "Light Horse" Harry Lee attacks Paulus Hook, NJ Oct 23, 1782 Lord North resigns as British prime minister Oct 23, 1783 Washington resigns as Commander Oct 23, 1784 Congress ratifies preliminary peace treaty
