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