The American Revolution By Thomas268 May 18, 1756 The French And Indian War Oct 7, 1763 The Proclamation Line Apr 5, 1764 Sugar Act Sep 1, 1764 Stamp Act Mar 5, 1770 The Boston Massacre Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party Sep 5, 1774 First Continental Congress Apr 18, 1775 Lexington and Concord May 10, 1775 Second Continental Congress Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence On this day, Concord signed the Declaration of Independence. Oct 19, 1781 Surrender of Lord Cornwallis This event in US history is the the ending of the Declaration of Independence. Sep 3, 1783 Treaty of Paris is signed Apr 30, 1789 George Washinton is inaugurated