The American Revolution By jacob&jason Mar 24, 1619 The American Revolution began Period: Mar 24, 1619 to Mar 24, 1776 The American Revolution Mar 24, 1754 Virginia becomes a royal colony Mar 24, 1758 George washington was elected to virginia house of burgesses Mar 24, 1765 Britan passed the Stamp Act Mar 24, 1767 Townshend acts Mar 24, 1769 Thomas Jefferson is elected to virginia house of burgesses Mar 24, 1773 Boston Tea Party , Philis Wheatley publishes book of poetry Mar 24, 1775 Battle of lexington and concord fort ticonderoga falls, battle of bunker hill Mar 24, 1776 British general cornwallis surrenders to george washington at the battle of yorktown Mar 24, 2016 Declaration of independence was made