The BIG 5 Events Leading Up to the American Revolution By lemako90 Period: Jan 16, 1754 to Feb 10, 1763 The French and Indian War The French and Indian War was officially over after the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Mar 2, 1765 The Stamp Act Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacre Dec 16, 1773 The Boston Tea Party Apr 22, 1774 The Intolerable Acts