American Revolution By damon_s Jan 25, 1764 Sugar Act Jan 25, 1765 Stamp Act Jan 25, 1770 Boston Massacre Jan 25, 1773 Boston Tea Party Jan 25, 1775 Battle at Lexington and Concord Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence *Says the government should protect the people's rights *people have the right to over through the government if necessary *government is powered by the people Jan 25, 1777 Battle of Saratoga Jan 25, 1781 British Surrender at Yorktown Jan 25, 1787 Constitution Convention Jan 25, 1789 Ratification of the Constitution