The American Revolution By facebooker_1354905614 May 1, 1754 French and Indian War Period: May 1, 1754 to Jul 4, 1776 American Revolution Mar 22, 1765 Stamp Act Dec 16, 1773 The Boston Tea Party Sep 5, 1774 First Continental Congress Apr 18, 1775 Paul Revere’s Ride Apr 19, 1775 Paul Revere’s Ride May 10, 1775 Olive Branch Petition May 10, 1775 Second Continental Congress Jun 15, 1775 George Washinton is Appointed Jun 17, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill Mar 17, 1776 British Evacuate Boston Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence