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