Relier Pairs Revolutionary War Events (D)Version en ligne Demonstrate your knowledge of the events of the American Revolutionary War by matching the events with their descriptions. Play for your fastest time! par Mr M 1 Battle of Bunker Hill 2 Boston Massacre 3 Battles at Lexington and Concord 4 Approval of the Declaration of Independence 5 Surrender at Yorktown 6 Boston Tea Party 7 First Continental Congress 8 Battle of Saratoga 9 Signing of the Treaty of Paris These were the first armed conflicts of the Revolutionary War. Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led patriots in throwing tea into Boston Harbor to protest tea taxes The colonies declared independence from Great Britain (July 4, 1776) Colonists in Boston were shot after taunting British soldiers. Delegates from all colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with Great Britain and to promote independence. 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 colonial victory over forces of Lord Cornwallis that marked the end of the Revolutionary War. This was the first major battle of the war.