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Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was passed by Parliament to help pay for British troops stationed in the colony during the 7 year's war. The Stamp Act was on goods like legal documents on paper and playing cards. After paying taxes for awhile the colonist decided to boycott all paper goods. In March 1766 parliament decided to abolish the Stamp Act. This is asymmetrical because the British were in main control. https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-by-era/road-revolution/resources/stamp-act-1765 -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was the killing of 5 colonist by regular British people. The tension all started when royal troops started to make a presence in Boston. The Boston Massacre is remembered as the event that brought all colonist together to believe in the Patriots. This event is asymmetrical because it was a British attack on innocent colonists. http://www.bostonmassacre.net/ -
Tea Tax
The Tea Act was passed by Parliament for the British East India Company to up there sales in the colonies by taxing them more. The Patriots reaction was surprised. Colonist responded by boycotting British Tea. Another way they reacted was by the Boston Tea Party. A group of men dressed as Mohawk Indians and dumped all the tea that had come on the ships into Boston Harbor. This event is asymmetrical because the patriots reacted to the Tea Act.http://patriotsvsloyalists.weebly.com/tea-act.html -
Lexington/Concord
The battle of Lexington and Concord was a British planned battle. Lexington and Concord was also the battle were men like Paul Revere rode on there horses to warn the people in town that the British were coming. Benedict Arnold also played a big role in this battle because he was a great fighter and gave all the men confidence. This event is ahttp://www.ushistory.org/us/11c.aspsymmetrical because it was an attack carried out by the British. -
Bunker (Breeds) Hill
This battle was mainly under British control. Despite the Americans losing the battle they cause very many casualties to there enemy. Most of the fighting actually took place on Breeds Hill. The battle at Bunker (Breeds) Hill showed both sides that the Revolutionary War would be long and tough. This battle is symmetrical because because even though the British won the Americans caused a lot if causalities to the British. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-bunker-hill -
Common Sense
Common Sense was wrote by Thomas Paine. It is considered to be the most influential pamphlet in history. The pamphlet sparked a lot if controversy because it stated that ordinary could understand government. This event is asymmetrical because Thomas Paine was a colonist and the pamphlet was made for the colonist. http://www.constitution.org/tp/comsense.htm -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is the founding document of Americans political tradition. It sets was outline of what America politics should be. The Declaration of Independence was written to help with the separation from Great Britain. Britain reacted very negatively to the Declaration of Independence because it was basically stating that they want to be separated. This event is asymmetrical because the colonist were the ones who wrote it.http://www.heritage.org -
Battle of Trenton and Princeton
The Battle of Trenton and Princeton was the first success of General George Washington. On December 25 the American army crossed the Delaware river and surprised the enemy. 4 days later the captured Trenton. Then George Washington called the council of war and confirmed that they were going to break up camp and head into Princeton. On January 3rd the British retreated. Asymmetrical because it was an American planned battle.https://www.britannica.com/event/Battles-of-Trenton-and-Princeton -
Battle of Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga was considered to be the turning point in the Revolutionary War. The victory for the Americans came at a critical time. They had suffered major set backs for the previous battles, The British surrendered on October 17 1777 leading to an American victory. The victory gave France the confidence to join the American alliance. This event was symmetrical because in both the British and the American army's had to contribute. http://www.ushistory.org/us/11g.aspthe battle. -
Continental Army wintering at Valley Forge
Wintering at Valley Forge made the Continental Army stronger. Many struggled with disease and lack of food.During there time at Valley Fourge the men became more disciplined and grew stronger as an army. While hundreds dies of disease the other suffering men held together by there loyalty to the Patriot cause. It is symmetrical because both sides took the winter off from fighting. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/continental-army-enters-winter-camp-at-valley-forge -
War in the South/Charleston
The Battle in the South/Charleston was the worst defeat for America. During this victory the British only lost 250 men. They also captured 3,000 patriots. Also the British army converted slaves to there side guaranteeing they would be free if the helped the British win. This event is asymmetrical because Britain did every thing in there power to beat the Patriots.http://www.myrevolutionarywar.com/battles/800401-charleston/ -
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Yorktown was and American Victory. The patriots and the French were on the same side during this battle. After 3 weeks of non stop fighting the British army surrendered to Washington. this marked the end of the War of Independence. After this battle the Treaty of Paris was signed stating the United states as an independent nation. This event is symmetrical because both sides need to sign the treaty.http://www.britishbattles.com/battle-yorktown.htm
