The American Revolution By adreale Apr 5, 1764 The Sugar Act Mar 22, 1765 The Stamp Act Mar 5, 1770 The Boston Massacre May 10, 1773 The Tea Act Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party Period: 1775 to 1776 Invasion of Canada by Benedict Arnold Jun 17, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill Jul 5, 1775 Olive Branch Petition Congress endorses a proposal asking for recognition of American rights, the ending of the Intolerable Acts in exchange for a cease fire. Oct 13, 1777 British Surrender at Saratoga Mar 1, 1781 Ratification of the Articles of Confederation Sep 3, 1783 Treaty of Paris Formally ends the Revolutionary War May 25, 1787 Constitutional Convention Adoption of the American Constitution