The Revolutionary War By debenedictisbp Jun 4, 1754 Albany Plan of Union Period: Jan 1, 1756 to Feb 10, 1763 French and Indian War Apr 25, 1761 Writs of Assistance Apr 5, 1764 Sugar Act Mar 22, 1765 Stamp Act Jun 29, 1767 Townshends Act Mar 17, 1770 Boston Massacre May 10, 1773 Tea Act Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party Mar 4, 1774 Coercive Acts Jun 19, 1774 Lexington and Concord Sep 5, 1774 Continental Congress Jun 17, 1775 The Battle of Bucker Hill Jul 5, 1775 Olive Branch Petition May 10, 1776 Second Continental Congress Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence