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Stamp Act
The first internal tax put on the Americans by the British government. It imposed a tax on all paper documents in the colonies. The colonists were mad because they didn't have a say in the matter. it's asymmetrical because the British didn't think the Americans would fight back but they did anyway. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/stamp-act -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a deadly riot that occurred on March 5, 1770, on King Street in Boston. It began as a street brawl between American colonists and a lone British soldier but quickly escalated to a chaotic, bloody slaughter. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest. The colonists, dressed as Indians, and frustrated with "Taxation without Representation" dumped 342 crates of tea into the Boston Harbor. It was the first major act of defiance. It's asymmetrical because the Britsh weren't expecting an attack or they might have had guards. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party -
Lexington / Concord
It was the battle that started the Revolutionary War. When the British came looking to take the colonist's weapons and ammunition, the colonists fought back. They were ready to be free of England and wanted a fighting chance. It's asymmetrical because the British thought they would surprise the towns but the Americans were ready. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-lexington-and-concord -
Bunker (Breed's) Hill
The British defeated the Americans. even though they lost, the Americans inflicted significant casualties on the British. Most of the fighting was actually on Breed's Hill not Bunker Hill. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-bunker-hill -
Common Sense
it was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. it expressed his views on American independence. And was first released anonymously until he claimed credit for it. it was asymmetrical because the British weren't expecting them to want freedom because the protected the colonists. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thomas-paine-publishes-common-sense -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence states the principles on which our government was founded. It was signed on July 4, 1776, and John Hancock was the first to sign the document. stating that his signature was big enough for the king to read without spectacles. this is asymmetrical because people were okay with England before and now all of a sudden they want independence from England. https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration -
Battle of Trenton/Princeton
George Washington's army crossed the Delaware River and over the course of the next 10 days, they would win two very important battles. At Trenton, he beat a formidable group of Hessians. At Princeton, he marched at night to capture it. It was more symmetrical because by this time the British were most likely expecting the guerilla warfare. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-trenton-and-princeton -
Continental Army wintering at Valley Forge
the Patriot forces under General George Washington suffered major defeats against the British. So they were forced to stay at Valley Forge where many died from disease. But when they left they were better disciplined and stronger in spirit because of all the time they had to train and stay loyal. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/continental-army-enters-winter-camp-at-valley-forge -
Battle of Saratoga
Occurred in Sept. and Oct. 1777. It was two crucial battles fought 18 days apart. and was a decisive victory for the Continental army and a crucial turning point in the Revolutionary war. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga -
War in the South/ Charleston
After a siege, the Americans suffered their worst defeat of the war. when Major General Benjamin Lincoln and his 10,000 men. The British captured Savannah, Charleston, and Wilmington. Then Washington besieged Cornwallis and he surrendered and ended the war. It was asymmetrical because the French were a new addition. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/americans-suffer-worst-defeat-of-revolution-at-charleston -
Battle of Yorktown
British General Cornwallis surrendered to General Washington and his French allies. this was after being under siege for many days while under constant gunfire and attack. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/siege-of-yorktown
