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