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Stamp Act
After the British were in debt after the 7 year war the British parliament created this as the first internal tax put upon the Americans. It imposed a tax on all paper documents in the colonies and this angered the colonies. Would be seen as asymmetrical and unfair to the colonists due to the fact that it’s unfair taxation. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/stamp-act -
Boston Massacre
Before the Boston Massacre occurred Redcoats had been sent to the colonies. They were sent due to the fact that the proclamation line had been ignored and the colonists were upset about the Stamp Act. This lead to tension and rioting and in return/defense the redcoats shot at the colonists. Which became known as the Boston Massacre. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre -
Boston Tea Party
Was a protest against Britains “Taxation without Representation”. The colonists dressed as Native Americans and dumped crates of tea into the harbor. Asymmetrical in the fact that the colonists were being treated unfairly and that’s why they rebelled. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party -
Lexington / Concord
Was an important start to the American Revolution. Was one of the first actual battles. There was actual tension leading up to this point. Wasn’t truly asymmetrical, they both tried using proper warfare until the second part of the battle. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-lexington-and-concord -
Bunker (Breed’s) Hill
Before the battle took place the colonists had learned that the British would be coming to occupy the surrounding hills of the city so the colonists beat them to it. The British did win the battle but it was still important to the colonists due to the fact that the casualties were much worse for the British. Many more British soldiers died or were wounded which gave the colonists a good advantage and much needed hope. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-bunker-hill -
Common Sense
The pamphlet Common Sense by Thomas Paine was a great piece of work that challenged the authority of the British Government. It was a great way of pushing the colonists to rebel, to stand up and fight the British. Asymmetrical to the British in the sense that the colonists are saying and doing all these things that they’re not supposed to be doing and it may be considered unfair. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thomas-paine-publishes-common-sense -
Declaration of Independence
Was a formal statement sent to the king and queen saying they had the right to be free and choose their own government and didn’t need the British. It was written by Thomas Jefferson. Asymmetrical to the British in the fact that the colonists are completely leaving and rebelling the British and it may not seem right or fair. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/declaration-of-independence -
Battle at Trenton/Princeton
Washington crossed the Delaware on Christmas and within the next 10 days won 2 major battles of the revolution. In the battle of Trenton he defeated a group of Hessians. Then lured the British forces south and overnight captured Princeton. These battles helped the Americans regain control over most of New Jersey. Asymmetrical in British POV in the idea that they lost when colonists didn’t even use proper warfare. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-trenton-and-princeton -
Battle of Saratoga
Saratoga consisted of two major battles from September to October in 1777. This included the battle of Bemis heights and the battle of Quebec. It was a a crucial turning point in the revolution and in the end a very important victory for America. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga -
Continental Army wintering at Valley Forge
When General Washington and the Continental Army went to Valley Forge and spent the harsh winter of 1777-1778 there. Many of the soldiers there ended up dying, particularly of disease. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/continental-army-enters-winter-camp-at-valley-forge -
Charleston
Was a major win for the British as the British tried to focus on the south and regain control over southern states. It was a big loss for America and moved a large portion of the war to the south. Was perhaps asymmetrical for colonists since they lost what they had when the British maybe didn’t “deserve” it. https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/siege-of-charleston--1780/ -
Battle of Yorktown
Was the final battle of the American revolution. General Cornwallis in the end surrendered to General Washington’s American force with the French allies. It was the end to the revolution and the start of an independent free nation. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/siege-of-yorktown
