https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f Important events en-us 2020-10-15 18:44:52 UTC 2020-10-19 07:36:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1f1-1f1f7.png daniel_leanos https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/839849324 This act required all colonies to put a stamp on a variety of printed materials. Colonies imposed the act, leading to opposition which was rather violent. In 1766 the act was repealed. The colonists start to realize the unjust acts that Great Britain is doing.]]> 2020-10-19 05:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/839849324 daniel_leanos https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/839863160 Tense relationships between the Colonists and British army deescalated. Fighting erupted between the two groups. The Second Continental Congress formed an army, making George Washington commander in chief.  The Americans wanted to revolt.]]> 2020-10-19 05:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/839863160 daniel_leanos https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/839885642 Colonists continued to have a dispute over British actions. Colonies had to rebel to protect themselves. The first Continental Congress was formed in Philadelphia. Members of Congress urged the colonists to organized armed groups called militias. The colonists did not like their home country.]]> 2020-10-19 05:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/839885642 daniel_leanos https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/839913371 Group of Protesters called Patriots gathered in Boston to protest against British troops. The Patriots got a little to rowdy and started throwing things to the British. British guards including Private Hugh Montgomery shot at the Protesters. After the altercation, approximately five people were dead and three were injured. The relationship between the Colonies and Britain worsen.]]> 2020-10-19 05:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/839913371 daniel_leanos https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/839960175 Colonist disguised themselves as Indians. In protest of the "Taxation without representation" , imported tea was thrown overboard into the harbor waters of Boston. This event proved that tyranny of Great Britain was not going to control the colonists.]]> 2020-10-19 06:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/839960175 daniel_leanos https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/839989714 Multiple Acts that taxed different imported goods coming to the American colonies. Different types of Colonists interpreted the acts as offensive and abusive power. They stared protesting against the tyrannical leader because they felt their rights were being threatened. ]]> 2020-10-19 06:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/839989714 daniel_leanos https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/840040018 Continental Congress came together to summarize all the reasons why the colonies are seeking independence. Great Britain had been cut from all Political ties with 13 colonies. This document was of great significance because of how it impacts the freedom and rights of modern Americans.]]> 2020-10-19 06:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/840040018 daniel_leanos https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/840066770 All hell broke out between both armies. There were two parts of the battle, and in the end Washington's army emerged victorious. This battle helped convince France into supporting the Continental Army. The tide of the war was now gained by the Americans. ]]> 2020-10-19 07:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/840066770 daniel_leanos https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/840095191 The colonial army that was stationed in the area were defeated by British forces. Their supplies however were greatly impacted. Lots of money, men, and land was lost mostly from the British army. The colonists were even more infuriated and this lost was a boost to their morale and spirits. ]]> 2020-10-19 07:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/840095191 daniel_leanos https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/840116212 An official document was signed between the two nations. France started to send troops to the colonies. Without the help of France, British forces probably could have regained the advantage in war.]]> 2020-10-19 07:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_leanos/m8g3t2cfuv8h5i4f/wish/840116212