Events Leading to the American Revolution By rolandzane45 Jul 1, 1754 French and Indian war Begins Period: Jul 1, 1754 to Feb 10, 1763 The French and Indian War French and Indian War Mar 22, 1765 Stamp Act is passed Stamp Act Mar 24, 1765 Quartering Act is passed Quartering Act of 1765 Nov 26, 1767 Townshend Acts are passed Townshend Acts Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacre Boston Massacre Dec 16, 1773 Boston tea Party Boston Tea Party Nov 26, 1774 the Intolerable Acts The Intolerable Acts Mar 23, 1775 Patrick Henry's speech Patrick Henry's Speech