https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t Significant events of the American Revolution. en-us 2020-10-15 15:48:01 UTC 2025-11-02 02:43:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9da-2640.png athena_rojas https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843416898 This battle broke out on April 19, 1775. General Thomas Gage came up with a plan to take leaders John Hancock and Sam Adams. Then, they were going to go to Concord after and take their gunpowder. However, American spies heard about their plan and were prepared for them. This battle was the start of the fight for the Independence and freedom of America.]]> 2020-10-20 03:05:57 UTC https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843416898 athena_rojas https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843441621 This battle was one of the first major battle of war. This occurred during the Siege of Boston. The American colonist did not have more experience than the British. This resulted into the British defeating the Americans and many losses on Americas side. This defeat encouraged and increased the confidence of the American colonist for future battles.]]> 2020-10-20 03:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843441621 athena_rojas https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843462785 On July 4, 1776 the congress signed the Declaration of Independence. This document states that the colonies will no longer be apart of Britain. This led to the colonies having the right of being free. ]]> 2020-10-20 03:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843462785 athena_rojas https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843528424 In December there was a surprise American attack on British troops at Trenton, New Jersey. Washington led his troops to New Jersey and attacked the Hessian troops. This resulted in victories for the other battle of Princeton and Trenton.]]> 2020-10-20 04:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843528424 athena_rojas https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843563088 The loyalist, which were Americans who want to remain British subjects, and the patriot army battled at Moores Creek Bridge. The loyalist surrendered and North Carolina was the first colony to vote for freedom from Britain. ]]> 2020-10-20 04:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843563088 athena_rojas https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843583053  General John Burgoyne wanted to depart the insubordinate New England colonies but he fails. Around 6,000 troops surrendered which helped France come to Americas side in the war.]]> 2020-10-20 04:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843583053 athena_rojas https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843613200 After the victory of the patriots at Saratoga, France wanted to become allies with America. This outcome leads to the French providing the Continental army with gunpowder, clothing, and military aid.]]> 2020-10-20 05:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843613200 athena_rojas https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843629906 The British changed their strategy and reconquer most parts of the Southern states. The British captured around 2,500 Continental troops and took many war supplies. This led to the Americans worst defeat.]]> 2020-10-20 05:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843629906 athena_rojas https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843642603 During the Battle of Yorktown, General Charles Cornwallis surrendered his British troops, which led to America defeating Britain after 5 years of war.]]> 2020-10-20 05:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843642603 athena_rojas https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843655878 When the Treaty of Paris was signed the American revolution was over. This treaty was made for Britain to respect Americas rights for independence and came with boundaries to the Mississippi River.]]> 2020-10-20 05:36:05 UTC https://padlet.com/athena_rojas/emrazky6t2rs8w2t/wish/843655878