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Stamp act
The stamp act was one of the first taxes that the British set on the colonists. The stamp act was on everything made from paper. The Stamp Act angred the colonists because they thought they could tax themselves. This act is asymmetrical because the British thought it would be easy to tax the colonies. Source: http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/stamp-act -
Boston massacre
The Boston massacre occurred when colonists angered British soldiers. The colonists threw snowballs at the British, and the British shot into a crowd of the colonists. This event is asymmetrical because the colonists were trying to make a point, and the British shot them. Source: http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/revolut/jb_revolut_boston_1.html -
Tea tax
The tea tax was the second time the British tried to tax the colonies. The tax triggered the Boston Tea Party. The Tea tax was asymmetrical because the British expected the Americans to still buy tea from them, but they dumped the it in Boston harbor. Source:http://www.bostonteapartyship.com/the-tea-act -
Lexington and Concord
The battle of Lexington and Concord was the first battle of the American revolution. The British were sent to destroy military supplies that the Americans had. The British did not expect to be in a fight, but they received heavy losses. Lexington and Concord was asymemetrical because the British did not expect the rebels to attack. Source: http://www.historycentral.com/Revolt/Lexington.html -
Bunker (Breed's) Hill
The battle of Bunker Hill was one of the first conflicts between the colonists and British. The British wanted to take the hill because of its strategic position. The British suffered heavy casualties, but eventually took the hill and the colonists retreated.Thie event was symmetrical because the british planned their attack and won. Source: http://www.american-revolutionary-war-facts.com/American-Revolutionary-War-Battle-Facts/Battle-Bunker-Hill-Facts.html -
Common sense
Common sense written by Thomas Paine inspired Americans to become against the British. The way it was written appealed to the Americans and opened their minds to independence. This event was asymmetrical because it started to turn the colonists against the British. Source:http://www.ushistory.org/paine/commonsense/ -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence formally declared America's independence. The declaration was made by congress in Philadelphia, and was signed by the founding fathers. This event was asymmetrical because the British did not think the colonies would try to become independent. Source:http://www.heritage.org/initiatives/first-principles/primary-sources/the-declaration-of-independence -
Battle at Trenton and Princeton
The battles at trenton and Princeton were turning points in the war. The successful attacks defeated many Hessian mercenaries, and inspired the American soldiers. This event was asymmetrical because the British did not expect the attacks. Source:https://www.britannica.com/event/Battles-of-Trenton-and-Princeton -
Battle of Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga was significant because the Americans launched a successful attack on the British. The British advancing from the north were surprised by the patriots, who overtook them. This event was symmetrical because the patriots ambushed the British. Source: http://www.saratoga.com/aboutsaratoga/battle-of-saratoga/ -
Continental Army wintering at Valley Forge
The continental army wintering at Valley Forge was an important rallying point for the revolution. The army lost many men from deaths and desertion during the winter, but the ones that remained were loyal. This event is symmetrical because the armies were both trying to survive during the winter. Source: http://www.ushistory.org/us/11f.asp -
War in the South/Charleston
The war in the south was the only way the British saw that they could possibly win. Charleston was the political center of the south, and the British captured it after the Americans retreated. This event is asymmetrical because the war in the South led to the Americans winning the war. Source:http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/presentations/timeline/amrev/south/ -
The Battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown was the last significant battle of the war. The Americans and French surrounded the British in Yorktown. and the siege lasted until General Cornwallis's entire army surrendered. This event was symmetrical because the allies outnumbered the British and they defeated them. Source:http://www.britishbattles.com/battle-yorktown.htm
