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