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Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was the first internal tax levied directly on American Colonists. The British Parliament passed this act as a source of revenue to get out of debt from the costly seven years war. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/stamp-act -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a deadly event that started off as an argument or brawl. The brawl was between the lone soldiers and the colonists which quickly escalated into a chaotic and bloody event. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was one way that the colonists took out their anger and frustration out on the British. The colonists did this because of the tea tax at the time. This is where the famous line "taxation without representation" originated from. This also showed the British that the colonists wouldn't take this Tyranny. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party Symmetrical - They knew that the colonists would act out eventually because of the taxes in place. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The battles at Lexington and Concord were very significant battles. Tensions were already growing high between the British and the residents of the 13 colonies. This was the breaking point with the proclaimed Shot Heard Round' the World. This is one of the causes of the Revolutionary War. One interesting fact is that the colonists defended their stockpile of ammunition's. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-lexington-and-concord Asymmetrical - They didn't cooperate. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a battle in the Revolutionary war where the British defeated the colonists. Although the colonists did't win this battle they inflicted heavy casualties upon the British army, this battle also boosted the army's confidence which will become important during the siege of Boston. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-bunker-hill -
Common Sense
Common Sense was a pamphlet published by Thomas Paine. The pamphlet set forth his argument for American independence. This pamphlet is considered on of the most influential pamphlets in American history. The pamphlet also did a good job of uniting average citizens with their political leaders under the idea of Independence. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thomas-paine-publishes-common-sense Symmetrical - Like with the Tea Party the colonists were uniting against Britain. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is arguably one of the most important documents in American history. As armed conflicts between the British and the Colonists grew the delegates from the Continental Congress were faced with a decision to make. It was for Independence, Thomas Jefferson drafted the document until it was finally passed on July 4, 1776. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/declaration-of-independence Symmetric- The colonists were uniting as seen before. -
Battles of Trenton and Princeton
The Battles of Trenton and Princeton were two major wins for the continental army. Washington when he neared the town of Trenton split up his men to surround the army, the British army which was not prepared ended up surrendering quickly. This was a great win for the army. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-trenton-and-princeton Asymmetrical- Rumors had it that the continental army was celebrating Christmas, the British were very unprepared for the attack. -
Battle of Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution. Not only did the Americans achieve yet another important victory against there British foe but the victory convinced the French to join the was as their Ally. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga -
Wintering at Valley Forge
During a six month encampment at Valley Forge conditions were tough, it was notoriously cold, and provisions were short in supply. However it was here that General George Washington with the help from Friedrich Wilhelm Baron von Steuben turned the battered continental army into an elite fighting force that was capable of defeating the British. This was a turning point in the war. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/valley-forge -
War in the south/ Charleston
After some victories in the north Washington decided to turn his attention to the south. There he did not do so great and it was primarily a British victory, in the end General Cornwallis moved to Yorktown where he eventually met his downfall. https://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h688.html Symmetrical - Cornwallis knew what to expect and his strategies worked perfectly, causing the surrenders of Major General Benjamin Lincoln and his army of 10,000 men, -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the final battle in the American Revolution. The battle started when General Cornwallis and his army took refuge in and around the coastal town of York. Two army's one lead by George Washington and another lead by French General Comte de Rochambeau surrounded the town and continued to move inwards, then the French navy cut them off from the other side, General Cornwallis finally surrendered. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/siege-of-yorktown
