https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg Patrick Andrian and James :) en-us 2022-10-25 13:15:16 UTC 2025-11-12 01:47:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f917.png 24arachynskyy https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355431768 The first battle between America and the British which resulted in an America victory. This war caused the shift from politics to warfare and it was caused by the British wanting to seize weapons from the Americans and this battle set the stage for future battles.]]> 2022-10-25 13:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355431768 24arachynskyy https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355436605 The British attempted to control Boston and the sea ports which ended up with a British victory because of General Thomas Gage’s effort in the war. Although Americans lost, they gained a lot of confidence from this battle.]]> 2022-10-25 13:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355436605 24pcoughlin https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355442009 It was the first time the colonists from separate colonies came together to create laws. Anti-British ideologies escalated during the 1st Continental Congress. The main goal of this event was to get the colonists to boycott British goods. ]]> 2022-10-25 13:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355442009 24jstinebiser https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355443603 At the Second Continental Congress, the colonists wrote a petition to King George III. They hoped that this petition would convince the King that he should not wage war against the colonists. This was immediately rejected, with the British citing that the colonist had already issued a proclamation of rebellion.  ]]> 2022-10-25 13:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355443603 24arachynskyy https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355444216 The battle was the first offensive victory for the Americans which secured the passageway to Canada. As a result of Ethan Allen’s and Benedict Arnold’s effort, the Americans gained a morale booster and received equipment for the Continental Army.]]> 2022-10-25 13:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355444216 24arachynskyy https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355446813 The final decisive engagement of the American Revolution. This was after America declared independence and the British surrendered at this war with Lord Charles Cornwallis leading the British which marks the end of British rule and the birth of the United States of America.]]> 2022-10-25 13:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355446813 24jstinebiser https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355451428 The document where the colonists formally wrote the reasons for independence from Britain. Written by Thomas Jefferson, the document stated the goals for the new country as well. It was inspired by the idea of natural rights, giving people the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.]]> 2022-10-25 13:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355451428 24pcoughlin https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355454786 After a month of battle at Lexington and Concord, the colonists met again for the second Continental Congress. The shots fired at Lexington and Concord urged the colonists to get together and prepare for war. They established a continental army led by George Washington. However the colonists wanted to remain British subjects so they drafted the Olive Branch Petition to King George in hopes of avoiding war.]]> 2022-10-25 13:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355454786 24arachynskyy https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355458659 A treaty signed in Paris, France with Spanish, French, British, and American representatives which marked the end of the American Revolution between America and Britain. The treaty recognized America as an independent nation separate from the British and borders for the United States of America were established. ]]> 2022-10-25 13:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355458659 24jstinebiser https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355464773 A military alliance was formed with France after an American victory at Saratoga. This secured French support against the British. This agreement also secured French recognition of independence.]]> 2022-10-25 13:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355464773 24pcoughlin https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355466968 The French played a huge role supporting the colonists in the American revolution. The supplied 12,000 soldiers, 22,000 navy personnel, 63 warships, arms, ammunition and uniforms for the colonists. The French wanted to support an enemy of England to contest British power. Without the French, the colonists would not have been successful in gaining freedom from the British]]> 2022-10-25 13:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/24pcoughlin/2tj6qkso6pdkqjpg/wish/2355466968