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Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was the first tax proposed by the British. It charged extra for all paper documents in the colonies. Many Americans were outraged by the tax and protested it in mob protests. It is asymmetrical because the British expected the colonists to not resist the tax but they did and eventually caused the British to revoke the tax. https://www.history.org/history/teaching/tchcrsta.cfm -
The Boston Massacre
A squad of British soldiers were called to support a sentry who was having snowballs being thrown at him. The squad arrived to see colonists throwing the snowballs at the sentry. After several attempts to try and get the colonists to stop the British soldiers opened fire. After the skirmish 5 people were dead. The Boston Massacre fueled the fire of The American Revolution. It is asymmetrical because the British did not expect the colonists to harass them. http://www.bostonmassacre.net/ -
Tea Tax
British Parliment decided to send multiple shipments of tea to the American colonies with a small tax. The tea was actually less money then usual since it was such a large shipment and the British reduced the price. However many colonists grew furious over the tax becuase they felt like it was trying to seduce them into being more accepting of getting taxed. It was asymmetrical because the colonists didn't want the tea even though it was cheaper. http://www.bostonteapartyship.com/the-tea-act -
Lexington and Concord
Lexington and Concord began the Revoultionary War. British soldiers were sent to Concord from Boston to secure an arms cache. The colonists realized that they were marching to Concord and moved to intercept the British. The colonists met the British in the town of Lexington and a skirmish broke out. This is asymmetrical because the colonists were very weak compared to the British and they still fought them. http://www.ushistory.org/us/11c.asp -
Bunker (Breed's) Hill
The British decided to attack Bunker Hill and the Americans tried to defend it. The Americans had a limited supply of ammunition and only fired at the British when they were a few feet away. The British had to retreat and gather themselves but eventually the Americans ammunition ran out and they retreated. This is symmetrical because the British forced the Americans to retreat since they outnumbered them. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-bunker-hill -
Common Sense
Common Sense was a pamphlet produced by Thomas Paine during the Revolutionary War. It helped boost the morale of the patriots and made them believe that the war was able to be won. This is asymmetrical because it helped the morale of the patriots even though it was just a pamphlet. http://www.ushistory.org/paine/commonsense/ -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is a document stating the colonies intentions. Thomas Jefferson, John Adams,and Benjamin Franklin were tasked with creating this document. It is very important to America today and is treated with a great deal of respect. It is asymmetrical because the conoists want their freedom from Britian. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/declaration-of-independence -
Battle of Trenton and Princeton
George Wahington's army crossed the Delaware on Christmas day to deliever a suprise attack at Trenton. The battle was victorious. Afterward Wahingon's army marched to Princeton at night and captured the town. These wins gave the Continental Army hope, moral, and helped them believe the war was able to be won. It is asymmetrical because the Patriots attacked at night during Christmas. https://www.britannica.com/event/Battles-of-Trenton-and-Princeton -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was a big battle for both sides. The British decided to attack the Americans who were between them and Albany. Both armies clashed and in mop up operations the Americans captured 86 of British forces in the area. The battle was important because it gave France the confidence to enter the war as the Americans ally. It is symmetrical because the battle was like a fair and normal battle for both sides. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga -
Continental Army wintering at Valley Forge
George Washington and his men occupied Valley Forge witch had very harsh conditions. There they trained and tried to survive.It is located 22 miles from British occupied Philadelphia. It is symmetrical because both the British and Americans decided to take a break on the war because it is not ideal to fight during winter. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/valleyforge.htm -
War in the South/Charleston
The British decided to change tactis and take over the South. They believed they could get slaves and loyalists to help them win the South. They managed to take over Charleston and some of the South but the commander Nathanael Greene led the British Army on a wild chase and waited until the British supplies ran out. Eventually the supplies ran out and the British retreated. This is asymmetrical because Nathanael Greene used hit and run tactics. http://www.usahistory.info/south/war.html -
Battle of Yorktown
General Cornwallis the commander of the British forces decided to chose the Chesapeake Bay as his base just as a French fleet arrived. George Washington realized that now was the time to act. He ordered 5,000 troops to block Cornwallis' escape by land. The French naval fleet blocked the British escape by sea.After 3 weeks of bombardment Cornwallis surrendered witch ended the War. It is symmetrical because the Americans were helped by the French http://www.britishbattles.com/battle-yorktown.htm
