Matching Pairs Revolutionary War Events (D)Online version Demonstrate your knowledge of the events of the American Revolutionary War by matching the events with their descriptions. Play for your fastest time! by Mr M 1 Battle of Saratoga 2 First Continental Congress 3 Signing of the Treaty of Paris 4 Boston Massacre 5 Surrender at Yorktown 6 Boston Tea Party 7 Battles at Lexington and Concord 8 Approval of the Declaration of Independence 9 Battle of Bunker Hill This was the colonial victory over forces of Lord Cornwallis that marked the end of the Revolutionary War. This American victory was the turning point in the war and led to French support for the patriot cause. Colonists in Boston were shot after taunting British soldiers. The colonies declared independence from Great Britain (July 4, 1776) This was the first major battle of the war. Great Britain recognized American independence in this treaty. Delegates from all colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with Great Britain and to promote independence. These were the first armed conflicts of the Revolutionary War. Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led patriots in throwing tea into Boston Harbor to protest tea taxes