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Stamp Act
The first internal tax on American colonists by the British government. This was a tax put on all paper documents in the colonies. The British were in debt from the Seven Years War and needed more money so they taxed the colonists. The colonists resorted to mobs which led to the British Parliament to repealing the act in 1776. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/stamp-act.
this is asymmetrical because the Parliament repealed the act even though they needed more money. -
Boston Massacre
British soldiers came to support a sentry which was being pressed by a heckling which let loose a few shots. Three people died immediately and two more died later of their wounds. The British captain was Thomas Preston who was charged for manslaughter. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre.
This is asymmetrical because it isn't normal to randomly shoot out and kill people. -
Tea Tax
This was another act put on the American colonists by the indebted British government. The main purpose of this act was to bail out the floundering East India Company. The colonists resisted in what is known as the Boston Tea party. This is where colonists boarded a ship and dumped their tea overboard. Two years later a war began. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/tea-act
This is asymmetrical because the patriots resisted and they went into war. -
Lexington and Concord
Tensions had been building between the 13 colonies and
British authorities.On April 18 ,1775 many British troops marched from Boston to close by Concord to seize and arms cache. Colonial militiamen began readying to intercept the redcoat column. A confrontation in Lexington started the fighting. The British retreated under intense fire.http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-lexington-and-concord
This is asymmetrical because the patriots didn't defend they attacked. -
Bunker Hill
The British beat the Americans in this battle. The colonial forces, being inexperienced, inflicted a significant amount of casualties. This battle provided them with a confidence boost. This battle is usually referred to on Bunker Hill but it is actually located on Breeds Hill. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-bunker-hill
This is symmetrical because the patriots saw they could almost win wars with little experience which is a good reason to be confident. -
Common Sense
This is the first pamphlet to advocate American independence. It was written by Thomas Paine. After writing "Crisis" papers he returned to Europe and offered his defense against the French with "The Rights of Man." His political views led him to prison. Common Sense outlined ideas that would remain important in his thoughts. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/thomas-paine
This is asymmetrical because it transformed the rights of English people. -
Declaration of Independence
The Revolutionary War was in full swing and the movement for independence against the British had grown tremendously. Delegates of the Continental Congress had to vote on the issue. A five man committee had to draft a formal statement of the colonies purposes. The Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. It was mostly written by Thomas Jefferson. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/declaration-of-independence
This is asymmetrical because now America has independence. -
Battle at Trenton and Princeton
General Washington had won 2 major battles. They were the battles at Trenton and Princeton. Washington went to Trenton to lure British forces south. He also executed a night march on Princeton on January 3. Washington has shown that he could effectively unite soldiers from all colonies and turn them into a national force. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-trenton-and-princeton
This is asymmetrical because the patriots hadn't always won but they finally did. -
Battle of Saratoga
This event was made up of 2 battles. It was a turning point in the American Revolution. Burgoyne attacked Americans at Bemis Heights but was defeated and forced to retreat. This was the second battle. The first battle Burgoyne won. This victory convinced the French government to aid the Americans in their cause. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga
This was symmetrical because they won and people are more willing when they see good victories. -
Continental Army Wintering in Valley Forge
Both armies took time off fighting during the winter. Generals and officers of both sides knew that fighting in the cold winter wasn't the best choice. The Americans faced extreme cold, thirst, hunger, death of animals, and illness. The British wintered in New York and faced conditions that were much more lavish than the Americans. The Continental Army wintering at Valley Forge is symmetrical. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/valleyforge.htm -
War in the South\ Charleston
Charleston was attacked in early 1780. It resulted in the capture of 5,000 American soldiers. After this win the British decided to take over the rest of South Carolina and Georgia. The American soldiers got their footing again and started to drive the British back into their port cities. http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h688.html
This is asymmetrical because after so much loss you would think that the Americans would retreat but they came back fighting harder and regained footing. -
Battle of Yorktown
In the fall of 1781, a conjoined force of colonial and French troops laid siege on the British in Yorktown. This siege was led by George Washington and the French general Comte de Rochambeau. Their final attack was capturing two British defenses. The 9,000 British soldiers and their leader surrendered. This was the final battle of the revolution and the British started more treaties. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/siege-of-yorktown
It is symmetrical when the British retreat.
