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Stamp Act
The significance of the Stamp Act was that the British imposed taxes on the Americans for every piece of paper they used to print on. This would be asymmetrical because there are not two sides fighting against each other -
Boston Massacre
The British and the Colonists faught in Boston over the taxes being raised by the British for the Americans. This would be symmetrical because there was two sides fighting. -
Common Sense
Common Sense was significant because Thomas Paine wanted more people to protest freedom from Britain in the colonies. The paper was to challenge the Royal Monarchy and the British army. This would be asymmetrical because it is an act, not a battle. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a significant event because the Americans did not want to pay the tax on their items. So, they took the tea from three British ships and dumped it into the harbor. This was asymmetrical because the Americans were causing riots on their own, the British were not fighting back equally. -
Lexington and Concord
the battles of Lexington and Concord were significant because they were the first engagements of the American Revolution between the Americans and the British. This would be symmetrical because it was a battle, therefor the two sides were fighting equally. -
Bunker (Breed’s) Hill
The British and the Patriots fought at a hill overlooking Boston because the British were angry that the Americans were trying to overtake Boston when the British had full control of the cities valuable sea ports. This would be symmetrical because both sides started fighting equally and at the same time. -
War in the south/Charleston
the War in the south/Charleston was significant because Major General Charles Lee successfully repelled a British attack of 2,900 soldiers. This army was under Major General Sir Henry Clinton and Commodore Peter Parker. This would be symmetrical because both sides were battling. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was significant because it declared the colonies freedom of Britain. This would be asymmetrical because it is a document, not a battle. -
Battle at Trenton/Princeton
the Battle at Trenton/Princeton was significant because after crossing the Delaware river, George Washington led the Continental army to a battle against Hessians. After a short battle, the Hessians were captured. This battle was symmetrical because both sides were fighting. -
Battles of Saratoga
The Battle of Yorktown was a very significant war, due to the fact that Cornwallis of the British army surrendered to George Washington of the American Army, ending the war. This battle is symmetrical because both sides were fighting. -
Continental Army wintering at Valley Forge
Continental Army wintering at Valley Forge was when the American army spent the winter at an army camp during the American Revolutionary War, where many perished due to starvation, disease, malnutrition, and exposure. This event was asymmetrical because the army unexpectedly camped for the winter. -
War in the south/Charleston
the War in the south/Charleston was significant because it was the worst loss the Americans had suffered. The Americans general unconditionally surrendered his army of 10,000 men. This battle was symmetrical because both sides were fighting. -
Battle of Yorktown
Cornwallis surrendered to Washington as the French and Americans trapped the British in Yorktown. This surrender ended the war. This battle would be symmetrical because both sides were fighting.
