https://padlet.com/jaydenoldham/22dxsub7fe2e Revolutionary War en-us 2017-11-14 19:35:10 UTC 2017-11-15 19:33:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Xmastree.png jaydenoldham https://padlet.com/jaydenoldham/22dxsub7fe2e/wish/206933811 There were several key factors contributing to the colonists' victory over the British, such as war tactics, strong leadership and one solid alliance. despite facing larger forces, better trained army's, and more weapons, the colonist managed to win. The over coming of these obstacles is why the American Revolution stands out strongly in history. ]]> 2017-11-14 19:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jaydenoldham/22dxsub7fe2e/wish/206933811 jaydenoldham https://padlet.com/jaydenoldham/22dxsub7fe2e/wish/206941166 In 1776, an overwhelming British army had defeated George Washington's poorly trained force, driven them out of New York City, and chased them across New Jersey. Washington then lost Philadelphia, and his men had barely survived the wrenched winter at Valley Forge.]]> 2017-11-14 19:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jaydenoldham/22dxsub7fe2e/wish/206941166 jaydenoldham https://padlet.com/jaydenoldham/22dxsub7fe2e/wish/206943913 The colonist had several large advantages that helped them offset the British military advantage. First and most important of these was, the colonist were fighting for there families and homes. ]]> 2017-11-14 19:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jaydenoldham/22dxsub7fe2e/wish/206943913 jaydenoldham https://padlet.com/jaydenoldham/22dxsub7fe2e/wish/206946250 Distance. Great Britain was 3,000 miles away. Across the Atlantic Ocean. The British had to bring their army, with all it's supplies across the ocean. This was a trip that took 3 weeks to a month in the sailing ships of the time. The British had to deal with a month without a good meal, or waiting a month to have to talk to their families.]]> 2017-11-14 20:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jaydenoldham/22dxsub7fe2e/wish/206946250 jaydenoldham https://padlet.com/jaydenoldham/22dxsub7fe2e/wish/206948166 Great Britain did not have a large army. They had a large Navy, but their army was quite small. So, to help out, the king hired German soldiers to go and fight the colonies. These soldiers were called Hessian by the colonist since many of them were from the German Province of Hesse-Kassel. ]]> 2017-11-14 20:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jaydenoldham/22dxsub7fe2e/wish/206948166 jaydenoldham https://padlet.com/jaydenoldham/22dxsub7fe2e/wish/207404671 2017-11-15 19:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jaydenoldham/22dxsub7fe2e/wish/207404671