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Stamp Act
The events during the Stamp Act were symmetrical. In March of 1765, The British passed a Parliament, stating that stamps will be places on many different paper items, meaning those items will be taxed. This made many Americans angry, because they always used playing cards and read newspapers, so now they had to pay this extra money for their paper necessities. https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-by-era/road-revolution/resources/stamp-act-1765 -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was symmetrical, because the patriots and British were fighting each other. The British came to Boston, and colonists threw snowballs at them. The British felt threatened so the fired their guns. The British shot 5 colonists and killed them. Then, British officer, Captain Thomas Preston and 8 of his men, were charged for manslaughter.http://www.bostonmassacre.net/ -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a symmetrical event, because the patriots were fighting back the British. When the British placed tax on the tea, the Americans were not happy. When the tea came into the Boston Harbor, the Sons of Liberty dressed up, and went onto the tea ships and dumped the tea crates into the harbor. Wasting gallons of tea. http://www.bostonteapartyship.com/boston-tea-party-facts -
Lexington/ concord
In this battle, the British were ordered to destroy and capture the patriot's military supplies. The Americans had heard this and also heard the British were planning to attack he night before they did. The first shot was fired when the sun was rising over Lexington. The British defeated the patriots in the asymmetrical battle. It was assymetrical because the British went and tried to take the American's things. http://theamericanrevolution.org/battledetail.aspx?battle=1 -
Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a symmetrical event, because the British and Americans fought each other. The British defeated the Americans in this battle. Even thought they Americans were defeated, fighting in this battle actually boosted their confidence for future battles. history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-bunker-hill -
Common Sense
Common sense was asymmetrical, because an American wrote, for the colonists. Thomas Paine wrote common sense because he wanted people to know what was going on with the war, he talked about the government, and many more things. Paine wrote Common Sense in January on 1776, but it was published as a pamphlet in February. http://www.hobart.k12.in.us/gemedia/amrev/revwar/comsense.htm -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was symmetrical, because they were both fighting each other. The Americans snuck up on the British when they were sleeping, and took them by surprise. By the time the British could retrieve their weapons, it was too late. The Americans defeated the British, giving them hope in the battles to come.http://www.ushistory.org/us/11g.asp -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was an asymmetrical event, because it was for the Americans. It was written by multiple people, one of them being Thomas Jefferson. The first man out of many, to sign the Declaration was John Hancock. http://www.sparknotes.com/history/american/declaration/summary.htmlas -
Battle of Trenton/ Princeton
The Battle of Trenton/ Princeton was asymmetrical because it was Washingtons first victory and the British were defeated. This battle was George Washington's first success in The American Revolution. On December 25, Washington and his men captured 900 men. Then on January 3, they fought the British and were successful in this battle. https://www.britannica.com/event/Battles-of-Trenton-and-Princeton -
The Continental Army Winter At Valley Forge
The event at Valley Forge were symmetrical, because theuy were battling each other. "Congress does not trust me. I cannot continue this." These sentences are one of the most important things George Washington ever said. It almost ruined how his soldiers saw him. Washington was running out of ideas on how they could be successful in this war. http://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-revolutionary-war/valley-forge/? -
War in the south/ Charleston
The Battle of Charleston was asymmetrical because the patriots surrendured . The British marched to Charleston, and fought the patriots. The Americans fought hard, but eventually surrendered. This surrender gave the British power over most of the southern colonies. https://www.landofthebrave.info/battle-of-charleston.htm -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was symmetrical, because the British were fighting the Americans and French. The Americans and French fought the British in Virginia. The Americans and French formed a semi circle around the British, hitting them from multiple angles. They did defeat the British in this battle. http://www.britishbattles.com/battle-yorktown.htm
