Traveling through the American Revolutionary War By arhames71 May 23, 1754 French and Indian War began French and Indian War lasted for 7 years; 1754-1763 Feb 10, 1763 Treaty of Paris was signed Oct 2, 1763 The Proclamation of 1763 was issued Mar 22, 1765 Stamp Act was passed Jul 4, 1767 Townshend Act passed by Parliament Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacre took place Mar 5, 1770 British pass Coercive/Intolerable Acts Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party occurred Apr 19, 1775 Battle of Lexington and Concord began Jul 4, 1776 Signing of the Delcaration of Independence Sep 17, 1787 Signing of the Constitution