Causes of the American Revolution By NickSkate Feb 10, 1763 French and Indian War ends Treaty of Paris 1763 signed calling for the end of the war. French surrender all land in North America and Proclamation line is enacted. Apr 5, 1764 Sugar Act Mar 22, 1765 Stamp Act Mar 24, 1765 Quartering Act Mar 18, 1766 Declaratory Act Jun 29, 1767 Townshend Acts Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacre Jun 9, 1772 Gaspee Affair May 10, 1773 Tea Act Mar 24, 1774 Intolerable Acts Mar 25, 1774 Boston Port Act Apr 19, 1775 American Revolution begins