American Revolution

  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act
    The stamp act a way for the British to try and control the colonists. this event is not symmetrical cause the British did this to control and bring order to the colonists. http://www.history.com
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre
    The Boston Massacre was brought on by a couple of kids throwing snow balls at the British troops. They are symmetrical cause both the colonists and the patriots are at fault.
  • Tea Tax

    Tea Tax
    the tea tax act is asymmetrical. the British put tax on the tea and expected the colonists to follow it. http://www.britannica.com
  • Lexington/ Concord

    Lexington/ Concord
    The Battles at Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolution. this an asymmetrical event cause both parties were fighting
  • Bunker Hill

    Bunker Hill
    The battle is named after Bunker Hill in Charlestown Massachusetts. This is symmetrical.
  • Common Sence

    Common Sence
    Thomas Paine published this to show many reasons why the Americans should not be controlled by the despotic ruler.
  • Decloration pf Independence

    Decloration pf Independence
    The Declaration of Independence was a statement adopted by the second continental congress stating the the Americans wanted freedom and independence from the Britsh.
  • Battle at Trenton/Princeton

    Battle at Trenton/Princeton
    The battle at Trenton and Princeton was a daring and successful attempt of George Washington to bolster the morals of his troops by defeating a garrison of Hessian mercenaries.
  • battle of saratoga

    battle of saratoga
    The Battle at Saratoga was the turning point of the Revolutionary War. This battle is symmetrical cause it was fought by both sides. http://ushistory.org
  • Continental Army Wintering at Valley Forge

    Continental Army Wintering at Valley Forge
    The winter at Valley Forge was a scorching cold winter. Disease, malnutrition, and starvation hit the continental army. This is asymmetrical cause the army didn't want to surrender o the British during the Revolution.
  • Battle at Charleston

    Battle at Charleston
    The battle at the Charleston was one of the major battles towards the end of the revolutionary war, after the British decided to switch their strategies and go after the southern colonies.
  • battle at yorktown

    battle at yorktown
    General George Washington was commanding 17,000 french and continental troops for this battle.