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stamp act
the stamp act was a tax on the colonist they put stamps on most paper. It made the colonist mad because they had no choice in the decision and were used to governing themselves
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Boston massacre
British Army soldiers killed 5 civilians and injured six others. And in result the Americans began to arm themselves. the Boston massacre was not as bad as most colonist thought.
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Tea tax
The Tea Act of 1773 was an Act of the Parliament of the Britain. The Americans responded by throwing the tea of the ships. This is assymetrical because they were dressed as Indians and know on did this at the time
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Lexington / concord
This was the first battle of the revolution. And it started because someone shot and on one knows who it was. It is assymertical because most wars don't start like this.
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Bunker (Breed's) Hill
The Americans lost the battle but caused significant casualties against the enemy. It was a major confidence boost for the American army. It was symmetrical because it was more common warfare at the time.
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Battle of Saratoga
www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga The battle of Saratoga was a major turning point for the American army. They forced the British to surrender and that led to the French allying with the Americans. It was symmetrical because it was normal warfare at the time. -
continental army wintering at valley forge
The winter of 1777 was a not a good time for the continental army. About 2000 men died from the terrible conditions and cold of the camp. it is symmetrical because it was normal to wait out a winter -
Battle of Yorktown
www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-yorktown-begins The Battle of Yorktown led to the end of the war by trapping the British forces in Yorktown and forcing them to surrender. it is symmetrical because lots of wars have ended this way. -
Declaration of independence
The Declaration is thestatement adopted by the second continental congress and they decided to form a new nation. The British sent troops to America after hearing about the news. This is asymmetrical because the British want to still have America
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common sense
www.ushistory.org/paine/commonsense/singlehtml.htm it was asymmetrical because it said that common people can be important and that you don't need a king. Published in 1776, Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarachy -
Battle at Trenton and Princeton
The battle at Trenton was a small battle but important battle. The battle of Princeton was also a small but important battle. It was asymmetrical because it happened in the winter and that normally doesn't happen.
