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Stamp Act
The unfair taxation without representation of colonists by the British Parliament on printed paper / products, ensuing in colonist protests. https://www.history.org/history/teaching/tchcrsta.cfm/ -
Boston Massacre
The conflict between the British soldiers and colonists in Boston. The colonists were armed with sticks and snowballs, and the British with arms. The result was that the provoked British soldiers fired upon the colonists, resulting in many deaths and casualties. This was an asymmetrical conflict, as the soldiers were not expecting to be provoked in such a way. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre -
Boston Tea Party
The Sons of Liberty, led by Samuel Adams, threw a shipment of tea overboard at the Boston Harbor in protest of the tea taxes by England. https://historyofmassachusetts.org/the-boston-tea-party/ -
Lexington / Concord
The British troops and colonists met in Lexington. A shot was heard, though no one knows who shot it. A conflict arose, and the colonists retreated. However, the colonists met on the bridge in Concord, forcing the British into retreat. This was an asymmetrical conflict since the Britsh did not expect to meet with and fight the colonists on the bridge. https://www.britannica.com/event/Battles-of-Lexington-and-Concord -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The battle that took place between the colonists and British on Bunker Hill. The colonists had the advantage of the hill, and forced the British to retreat several times. However, the colonists ran out of ammunition, and lost. The British suffered many more casualties. This was a symmetrical battle, as the colonists fought through trenches, and practiced propper warfare. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/bunker-hill -
Common Sense
Common Sense was a document written by Thomas Paine, protesting the British, and supporting freedom of choices and government. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thomas-paine-publishes-common-sense -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration was written by Thomas Jefferson, stating the United States to be their own country, free from and separate from Great Britain. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Declaration-of-Independence -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton took place between the British and colonists at Trenton, New Jersey. General George Washington led his troops over the Delaware River, and surprised the Hussian troops there, winning a huge victory. This was an asymmetrical conflict, as the Hussians did not think the colonists would meet them there. https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Battle_of_Trenton -
Battle of Princeton
The battle that took place between the British and colonists. The colonists surprised the British, by leaving their campfires going, and muffling the wagon wheels. This led the British to believe that the colonists were still at camp, but they met the British on the way, beating the British 40 deaths to 275 deaths. This was an asymmetrical battle, as the colonists tricked the British into believing they were still at camp. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-battle-of-princeton -
Battle of Saratoga
This battle took place between the British and the Colonial army. The Americans won this battle, convincing the French to become allies with them, to counter the Hessians. This was an asymmetrical battle, since the British did not expect the Americans to gain these French allies. https://www.ushistory.org/us/11g.asp -
Continental Army wintering at Valley Forge
The continental army stayed at Valley Forge, while the British occupied Philadelphia. The army suffered from a shortage of food, supplies, clothing, and spirits. Then the French came into the picture with supplies and troops, and prepared for battle alongside the army. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/winter-valley-forge -
War in the South / Charleston
The British captured the cities of Savannah, Charleston, Wilmington, and defeated the Americans in South Carolina. However, Washington sent General Greene to the southern states. The Continental Army won several southern cities, driving the British back to the coast, which illustrates asymmetrical battle.
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Battle of Yorktown
This was the last battle of the American Revolution. The Americans and French surrounded the British forts, closed in, and fired. General Cornwallis was forced to surrender. This was an asymmetrical battle. The Americans won the Revolutionary War.
https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/siege-of-yorktown
