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Stamp Act
this would be considered an Asymmetrical event because they used a tradition style of warfare. the stamp act was a result of taxation without representation. Which is when the British put tax only on the stuff of the British living in America.
https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/stamp-act#:~:text=Instead%20of%20levying%20a%20duty,in%20exchange%20for%20the%20stamp. -
Boston Massacre
The colonist had taunted the British in the streets to the point of fire. this was the first point of bloodshed in the war so far.
https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre#:~:text=The%20Boston%20Massacre%20was%20a,to%20a%20chaotic%2C%20bloody%20slaughter. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest against the British and their tax. The act of throwing the Tea over the side of the boat was done by a group called the Sons of Liberty. This event would be considered Asymmetrical event because they used a tradition style of warfare.
https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre#:~:text=The%20Boston%20Massacre%20was%20a,to%20a%20chaotic%2C%20bloody%20slaughter. -
Lexington / Concord
This was the first battle of the revolutionary war. This was fought near Lexington/Concords and its purpose was to seize military supplies from the colonists. This would not be Asymmetrical because they didn't use a traditional warfare style.
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/lexington-and-concord--battle-of#:~:text=The%20first%20battle%20of%20the,military%20supplies%20and%20arrest%20revolutionaries. -
Bunker (Breeds) hill
This war took place several months after the start of the American revolutionary war. This battles purpose was to gain control over the city and its valuable seaport.
https://www.ducksters.com/history/battle_of_bunker_hill.php#:~:text=The%20Battle%20of%20Bunker%20Hill,of%20the%20American%20Revolutionary%20War.&text=Boston%20was%20being%20besieged%20by,and%20control%20its%20valuable%20seaport. -
Common Sense
Common sense was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine to advocate independence from Great Britain to the thirteen colonies. It encouraged common people to fight for egalitarian government. This is Asymmetrical because it is a civil way to fight.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Sense#:~:text=Common%20Sense%20is%20a%20pamphlet,to%20fight%20for%20egalitarian%20government. -
Declaration of Independence
The declaration was the first formal way put up by nations people asking to use their right of their own government. The declaration is now why we celebrate the 4th as the birth of American independence. That would be Asymmetrical because it is a formal way to argue. https://www.sparknotes.com/history/american/declaration/summary/ -
Battle a Trenton/Princeton
At the battle at Trenton Washington defeated the Hessians. A week later he returned as trap and then did a risky night attack. This is not Asymmetrical because this is an Indian warfare style. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-trenton-and-princeton#:~:text=In%20the%20Battle%20of%20Trenton,capture%20Princeton%20on%20January%203. -
Battle of Saratoga
This was a turning point of the war fought in the second year with two crucial battles fought eighteen days apart. This was an overall victory for the Colonists. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga#:~:text=The%20Battle%20of%20Saratoga%20occurred,point%20in%20the%20Revolutionary%20War. -
Continental army wintering at Valley Forge
Valley Forge was put together in only a matter of a few days after arrival. They created somewhere from 1,500 to 2,000 log cabins to house 12,000 troops. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/valley-forge -
Battle of Yorktown
This is a very well known battle known as a lot of things. This was a victory for the colonists led by George Washington. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Yorktown_(1781)#:~:text=The%20Siege%20of%20Yorktown%2C%20also,led%20by%20the%20Comte%20de -
War in the South/Charleston
all these past events have made up and contributed to the civil war. The Civil war was won by the North. This would not be considered symmetrical because they fought through much bloodshed. https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/united-states-history-primary-source-timeline/civil-war-and-reconstruction-1861-1877/south-during-the-civil-war/
