Timeline activity By Honeylemonghost Jun 26, 1760 King Charles the 3rd becomes king Period: Oct 7, 1764 to Oct 25, 1764 Stamp Act meets in new york city Mar 22, 1765 The stamp act Mar 1, 1767 Parliament passes the Townshead Act Mar 5, 1771 The Boston Massacre Dec 16, 1773 The Boston Teaparty 1774 The Coercive acts Period: Sep 5, 1774 to Oct 26, 1774 First continental Congress meeting Period: Mar 10, 1776 to Mar 1, 1781 Second Continental Congress meets in Philie Apr 19, 1776 First shots of the american revolution Jul 1, 1776 The olive branch petition Jul 4, 1777 Adoption of the Declaration of Independence Mar 1, 1781 Adoption of articles of confederation Sep 3, 1783 Treaty of Paris Signed