Events that lead to the Revolutionary War By madilynng 1754 The French and Indian War started 1763 French and Indian War ended Apr 5, 1764 Sugar Act Mar 22, 1765 The Stamp Act Jun 29, 1767 The Townsend Act Mar 5, 1770 The Boston Massacre Oct 16, 1773 The Boston Tea Party Period: Sep 5, 1774 to Oct 26, 1774 First Continental Congress