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 Boston Massacre 2 Battles at Lexington and Concord 3 Surrender at Yorktown 4 First Continental Congress 5 Boston Tea Party 6 Approval of the Declaration of Independence 7 Battle of Bunker Hill 8 Signing of the Treaty of Paris 9 Battle of Saratoga The colonies declared independence from Great Britain (July 4, 1776) This was the colonial victory over forces of Lord Cornwallis that marked the end of the Revolutionary War. Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led patriots in throwing tea into Boston Harbor to protest tea taxes Great Britain recognized American independence in this treaty. Colonists in Boston were shot after taunting British soldiers. These were the first armed conflicts of the Revolutionary War. This American victory was the turning point in the war and led to French support for the patriot cause. This was the first major battle of the war. Delegates from all colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with Great Britain and to promote independence.