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