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Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament in 1765. The colonists were forced to pay taxes on everything that had a stamp on it. I think this is not a symmetrical because the British probably expected the colonists to be a bit upset over this. https://www.history.org/history/teaching/tchcrsta.cfm -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a deadly riot that happened on king street in Boston. The conflict between colonists and the red coats helped start the American Revolution war.https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea party was a protest by colonists against the tea tax that the British implemented. The colonists dressed as Indians and went on 3 British boats and dumped 342 containers of tea in the ocean. I think this is a symmetrical because the British definitely didn't see this protest coming. https://www.landofthebrave.info/boston-tea-party.htm -
Lexington/Concord
Lexington and Concord were the first major battles of the American Revolution. The British army marched from Boston and then went to Concord and Lexington and retreated. I think this is a symmetrical because the British probably wasn't expecting to retreat. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-lexington-and-concord -
Bunker Hill
The British defeated the patriots at Bunkers hill in Massachusetts. The patriots may have lost but they forced significant damage to the British troops. Even though its called the battle of Bunker Hill most of the fighting happened on Breeds Hill. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-bunker-hill -
Common Sense
Common Sense is a book written by Thomas Paine in 1776. Paine wrote a lot a lot about independence from England and starting a democratic republic. The British probably thought his book wasn't gonna be so famous and important. http://www.ushistory.org/us/10f.asp -
Declaration of Independence
The Deceleration explains why the colonies should cut off all ties with Britain. Also explains that people have rights that can't be taken away. I think this event is a symmetrical because Britain probably thought the colonist would just sign a peace treaty. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/declaration-of-independence -
Battle at Trenton/Princeton
General George Washington's army crossed the Delaware river on Christmas day. George Washington led his troops through a 10 days of battling and won two very crucial battles. This a symmetrical because the British didn't expect George Washington and his men to cross the Delaware. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-trenton-and-princeton -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution war for the Patriots. The retreat of the British convinced the French government to send their troops to help the Patriots.https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga -
Continental Army wintering at Valley Forge
General George Washington moved his Continental army to Valley Forge for the winter. The army was suffering from cold, hunger, and fatigue. George Washington crossed the Delaware with the Continental Army. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/winter-valley-forge -
War in the South/Charleston
The patriot army suffered its greatest defeat of the American Revolution. With the surrender of Major General Benjamin Lincoln to the British with its 10,000 troops at Charleston South Carolina. I think this is symmetrical because this is what the British wanted from the patriot army.https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/americans-suffer-worst-defeat-of-revolution-at-charleston -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the last great battle of the American Revolution. Where the British surrendered to the continental and started to consider a peace treaty.
https://www.ducksters.com/history/battle_of_yorktown.php
