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Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was asymmetrical because the British thought they could make lots of money. Instead, the Americans boycotted and they lost lots of money.
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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre began when British soldiers came to Boston. Citizens got angry and started throwing snow balls. The soldiers fired back, killing three people.
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Tea Tax
The Tea Tax lead to the Boston Tea Party. The Boston Tea Party was when people dressed up as Indians and dumped crates of tea in to the harbor. It was asymmetrical because the British didn't expect it.
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Lexington/Concord
In the Old North Church in Boston, there were lanterns hanging to warn the Americans that the British were coming. One if by land, two if by sea. Paul Revere rode on his horse to warn people.
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Bunker (Breed's) Hill
In this battle, the Americans had the high ground, but the British still won. Both sides suffered heavy losses.
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Common Sense
Common Sense is a pamphlet written by Tomas Paine about American freedom. In 48 pages, Paine convinces Americans to fight against their mother country, which England was not expecting.
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Declaration of Independence
The Declaration was America telling England that they wanted to be a free country. The Colonies knew this was a declaration of war. It was signed by 56 people, and the largest signature was John Hancock.
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/commonsense/summary.htm -
Battles of Trenton and Princeton
The Battle of Trenton started when George Washington crossed the Delaware River in the middle of the night. They were fighting against German soldiers. this was not expected.
http://www.american-revolutionary-war-facts.com/American-Revolutionary-War-Battle-Facts/Battle-of-Trenton-Facts.html -
Battle of Saratoga
In Saratoga, the Americans hid in trees until the British came. Once they were in range, the Americans fired at the officers. The battle ended with the British surrendering, and then seeing the Americans for the first time. The army consteted of farmers and other comoners.
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Continental Army wintering at Valley Forge
Conditions at Valley Forge were very harsh. Many were freezing and hungry. The Patriots had no money so this was symmetrical.
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War in South/Charleston
The Battle of Charleston was one of the last major battles of the war. It was a British victory, but it was asymmetrical.
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Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the last battle of the Revolutionary War. It was fought against German soldiers and when the surrendered, The Germans played "The World Turned Upside-down."
http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/americanrevolutio1/p/yorktown.htm
