U.S. History A Timeline By Cabeca Oct 12, 1492 The Discovery of America by Columbus May 14, 1607 The Settlement of Jamestown Period: May 28, 1754 to Feb 10, 1763 The French and Indian War Dec 16, 1773 The Boston Tea Party Apr 19, 1775 The Battle of Lexington and Concord Jul 4, 1776 The Declaration of Independence Period: May 25, 1787 to Sep 17, 1787 The Constitutional Convention Period: Sep 28, 1871 to Oct 19, 1781 The Battle of Yorktown