Matching Pairs American RevolutionOnline version Match the concepts and facts from the American Revolution. by Steve Proctor 1 The "trigger" of the American Revolution. The event occurred near Boston, MA. 2 Fighting force which captured Ticonderoga, NY. and took stolen cannons to George Washington in Boston. 3 Primary reason for Revolution. 4 Place of England's massive 1776 invasion of the colonies. 5 Battle considered the turning point of the Revolution because the French sided with the Americans afterwards. 6 Considered the first organized battle of the Revolution. The Americans lost after running out of gun powder. 7 Document signed 7/4/76 which broke our ties with England 8 A strong navy 9 Place of American vIctories just after Christmas Day 1776. 10 Document seeking peace with England. It was rejected by King George III. New York/Long Island Saratoga, NY. British advantage which allowed them to transport troops rapidly and allowed them to blockade American ports. Trenton and Princeton, NJ. Taxation without having representatives in Parliament to speak for us. Olive Branch Petition Declaration of Independence. The Battles of Lexington and Concord where the Redcoats were seeking Sam Adams and John Hancock. The Battle of Bunker Hill. Green Mountain Boys.