The American Revolution Timeline By Genisus246 Period: May 28, 1754 to Jul 17, 1763 The French And Indian War Apr 5, 1764 Sugar Act Mar 5, 1770 The Boston Massacre Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party Mar 25, 1774 Boston Port Act Jun 2, 1774 The Quartering Act 1774 Mar 23, 1775 Patrick Henry's “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Speech Apr 19, 1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord Jun 17, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill Jun 19, 1775 George Washington is Named Commander in Chief Jan 9, 1776 Thomas Paine Writes "Common Sense" Aug 2, 1776 Declaration of Independence was signed Period: Jan 2, 1777 to Jul 6, 1777 Battle of Ticonderoga Oct 17, 1777 Battle of Saratoga Oct 19, 1781 Battle of Yorktown Oct 19, 1781 General Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown Period: Nov 30, 1782 to Sep 3, 1783 Peace Treaty Signed ending the American Revolution recognizing US independence