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Stamp Act
Passed by the British Parlament on March 22, 1765, the Stamp Act required the colonists to pay a tax on every pieve of printed paper they used. This act was asymetrical because the colonists did not expect the British to directly tax them. whttps://www.history.org/history/teaching/tchcrsta.cfm -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre occurred on when Britain sent soldiers to Boston in response to the riots from the colonist against the Stamp Act. The colonist began throwing snowballs, aggravating the soldiers who then opened fire on the group of American colonists, killing five men. This was asymmetrical because it was not expected that the colonists would riot against the Stamp Act. http://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution/boston_massacre.php -
Tea Tax
The Tea Act of 1773 was a British Law, passed by Great Britain's parliament. The act was designed to bail out the British East India Company and expand the company's monopoly on the tea trade to all British Colonies, selling excess tea at a reduced price. This event was asymmetrical because Britain did not expect the colonists to riot and rebel. Link text -
Lexington and Concord
This is where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired. The British sent soldiers to destroy guns and ammunition the colonists had stored in Concord, and to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock, key leaders of the patriot movement. The colonists were warned by Paul Revere and Samuel Daves. This was asymmetrical because of the warning and in battle, the colonists were also informal in battle and hid behind trees and rocks. http://www.kidport.com -
Bunker Hill
American troops entrenched themselves on top of Breeds Hill, looking down on Boston Harbor, where the British were camped. British troops marched uphill. The Americans waited until they were only a few feet away, and then fired, killing many and forcing them to retreat. The British sent 2 more waves of soldiers after that, eventually taking over, but with double the casualties as the Americans. http://www.ushistory.org/us/11d.asp -
Common Sense
Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the king. The plain language that Paine used spoke to the common people of America and was the first work to openly ask for independence from Great Britain. This event was asymmetrical because nobody has openly talked bad about the king before. http://www.ushistory.org/paine/commonsense/ -
Declaration of Indpendence
The Declaration of Independence is a statement by the Continental Congress that announced that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as independent sovereign states, not part of the British Empire. Instead they formed a new nation—the United States of America. This is an asymmetrical event because this document declared independence from the most powerful country in the world. https://kidskonnect.com/history/declaration-of-independence/ -
Battles at Trenton and Princeton
In the Battle of Trenton, Washington defeated Hessian mercenaries on Christmas day before withdrawing. A week later he returned to Trenton to lure British forces south, then completed a daring night march to capture Princeton on January 3. The victories reasserted American control of much of New Jersey and greatly improved the morale and unity of the colonial army and militias. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-trenton-and-princeton -
Battle of Saratoga
Often considered the turning point in favor of the Americans in the American Revolution. It was actually two fights in 1777: The Battle of Freeman's Farm (September 8) and the Battle of Bemis Heights (October 7). The Americans, led by General Horatio Gates were victorious against 6000 British soldiers under John Burgoyne. This battle helped convince the French to come aid the Continental Army and notice the uniting states. https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Saratoga -
Continental Army at Valley Forge
George Washington camped with his Continental Army troops at Valley Forge, north of Philadelphia. A lack of clothing was a significant problem. At least a third of them had no shoes, many did not have a good coat either. Food was running out and there was no help from Congress. http://www.mountvernon.org/digital-encyclopedia/article/valley-forge/ -
War in the South/Charleston
British forces under General Sir Henry Clinton attempted to conquer the South, where the Colonial Army wasn't as strong and there were more loyalists. They captured Charleston, South Carolina which Clinton then returned to New York and left general Cornwallis in charge of the south. The battle of Camden and events leading up to Yorktown came after this. These events were asymmetrical because the Colonial Army didn't fight back, and there were no standing battles. landofthebrave.com -
Battle of Yorktown
General George Washington, commanding French and American troops met General Cornwallis in Virginia, where he fortified Yorktown. This siege took place between September and October, ending in an American victory. Cornwallis became stranded and surrendered to George Washington. This battle is significant because it was virtually the last battle of the American Revolution. https://www.landofthebrave.info/battle-of-yorktown.htm
