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Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was a new tax was that was imposed on all American colonists, and it required them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used. The Patriots responded by riots and boycotts of British goods. This is asymmetrical because the British thought this was fair, and didn't expect this response by the Colonists. [http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/disp_textbook.cfm?smtID=3&psid=115] -
Boston Massacare
Five colonists were killed by British troops during the Boston Massacre. This event is believed to be a big spark in the American Revolution. This is asymmetrical because the British did not think this would go to court. [http://www.bostonmassacre.net/] -
Tea Tax
The Tea Tax was an act that taxed all the tea from Britain. This angered the Americans. Which led to the Boston Tea Party. A harmless act towards the Tea Tax. This is Asymmetrical because the British weren't expecting America to get angry. [http://www.bostonteapartyship.com/the-tea-act] -
Lexington/Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord is the beginning of the American Revolution. Paul Revere warned people of the British coming. When the British arrived they were confronted by a small army of Americans. An American fired first. This was asymmetrical because the British weren't expecting a shot to be fired by the Patriots. [http://theamericanrevolution.org/battledetail.aspx?battle=1] -
Bunker (Breed's) Hill
The American forces heard that the British were planning on taking over the hills around Boston to gain an advantage. The Americans decided to secretly move their troops onto Bunker and Breeds Hill. The Americans were able to fend of the British most of the battle, but eventually had to retreat. The Americans had less deaths than the British. This was symmetrical because the British were expecting a fight from the Americans. [http://www.ducksters.com/history/battle_of_bunker_hill.php] -
Common Sense
Common Sense is a book written by Thomas Paine. Its about Americas Independence. This is asymmetrical because Thomas Paine was just an ordinary guy who wrote this. Also, he writes in the book that ordinary people can be in the government. [http://www.hobart.k12.in.us/gemedia/amrev/revwar/comsense.htm] -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson. It announced to the world the decision of thirteen American colonies to separate themselves from Great Britain. This is asymmetrical because America was not even 100% about this idea of going independent. [http://www.heritage.org/initiatives/first-principles/primary-sources/the-declaration-of-independence] -
Battle of Trenton/Princeton
America won the two crucial battles from this. The victories gave America control of much of New Jersey, and greatly improved the spirits and unity of the Patriot army. This is asymmetrical because usually there are no battles during the winter. [http://www.shmoop.com/american-revolution/trenton-princeton-battle.html] -
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution. There was a battle on September 19th and October 7th. The British were forced to surrender the battle. The French then decided to become allies with America. This event was symmetrical because the Americans battled normally. [http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga] -
Continental Army wintering at valley forge
The winter of 1777 was the low point of America's struggle for independence. An estimated 2,000 men died from the terrible conditions of the camp. This event is symmetrical because during the winter armies would not fight. [http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/valleyforge.htm] -
War in Charleston
American troops were under siege. The British captured more than 3,000 Patriots. It was one of their worst losses during the war for Americans. [http://www.myrevolutionarywar.com/battles/800401-charleston/] -
Battle of Yorktown
The Patriots put the British under siege at Yorktown. The British surrendered on October 19th, 1781. This led to the end of the war, and the beginning of a peace treaty. [http://www.britishbattles.com/battle-yorktown.htm]
