-
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was passed on March 22, 1765 by the British to regain some money after the 7 year War with France. The Stamp Act put stamps on things like newspapers for the colonists. The Stamp Act was repealed in 1766 and replaced with the Declaratory Act.
https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/stamp-act -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was accidental shooting in the streets of Boston, MA. The towns folk were simply protesting and daring the redcoats to fire. Some soldiers hearing this from the people, thought it was their commander who said to fire so they went ahead and did it. The Boston Massacre was ultimately a mistake. The Boston Massacre was asymmetrical to the stamp act because it was a protest, not a law.
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-boston-massacre -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was an event led by the Son's of Liberty against the British Army. The sons of Liberty were a group of colonists theta were so against the tea tax that they dressed up as Native Americans and dumped all the tea the was imported in on a ship. The Boston Tea Party was asymmetrical to the Boston Massacre because the tea party was an event rather than a protest.
https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party -
War in the South/Charlestown
The Battle of Charlestown took place in the southern part of the 13 Colonies (The South War lasted from 1778-1781). The battle was won by the British. The battle of Charlestown is asymmetrical to the Boston Tea party because it was a battle not dressing up and throwing tea.
https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/the-battles-of-the-american-revolutionary-war -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The battles of Lexington and Concord were considered to be the kick off of the Revolutionary War. "The shot heard around the world" was the first shot of the war, starting an actual battle in Lexington, even though nobody actually knew who shot it. The battles of Lexington and Concord were symmetrical to the battle of Charlestown because they were both battles, barely won by the Colonists. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-lexington-and-concord -
Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was the first major battle of the America Revolution that took place in Charlestown, during the siege of Boston. The battle was a British victory, under the command of General Israel Putnam. However, the British victory came at a cost, there was roughly 1,000 British casualties and only 450 American soldiers. The battle of Bunker Hill is asymmetrical to the battles of Lexington and Concord because the British won.
https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Bunker-Hill -
Common Sense
Common sense was a pamphlet that was made to express how the Colonists felt they fell in the category of "aggrieved Britons". Common Sense was written by a unknown author, at the time it was first released, all it said was "Written by an Englishman". The pamphlet was later revealed t be written by Thomas Paine. Common Sense is asymmetrical to the battle of Bunker Hill because it was a written paper, not a battle.
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thomas-paine-publishes-common-sense -
Battle of Trenton/Princeton
The battle of Trenton was led and won by General Washington on the Colonial side against the British and Hessians. The victory for the Colonials at Trenton led to the night march to capture Princeton and take control of most of New Jersey, making them stronger and the British weaker. The Battle of Princeton and Trenton are asymmetrical to Common Sense because it is a battle, not a written paper.
https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-trenton-and-princeton -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration was a written document that stated the independence of the United States. It was signed after the Revolutionary war to official be free from being under the reign of the British. The Declaration of Independence is asymmetrical to the Battles of Princeton and Trenton because it is a document not a set of battles.
https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/declaration-of-independence -
Battle of Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga was a string of disputes that all happened all in one place. The American army won over the British army with General Horatio Gates in command. The Battle of Saratoga is asymmetrical to the Declaration of Independence because it was battle rather than a piece of paper.
https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga -
Continental Army Wintering at Valley Forge
After suffering losses at Germantown, The continental army set up for the winter in Valley Forge. The winter was filled with training time led by Fredrick Von Steuben, teaching the men current battle strategies. The winter at Valley Forge was asymmetrical to the Battle of Saratoga because it was a training camp instead of a battle.
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/winter-valley-forge -
Battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown was fought between General George Washington for the French and Continental army and General Charles Cornwallis. After 3 weeks of battle, General Cornwallis surrendered on October 17, 1781. The Battle of Yorktown is asymmetrical to the winter at Valley Forge because of it was a battle, not a resting or training spot, it was a battle
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-yorktown-begins
