The French and Indian War (1754-63) The Sugar Act (4/5/1764) The Stamp Act (3/22/1765) Patrick Henry's "If This Be Treason" speech (5/29/1765) The Stamp Act Congress (10/7-25/1765) Townshend Acts (6/29/1767) The Boston Massacre (3/5/1770) The Boston Tea Party (12/16/1773)