Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: The Cadet Corps performed well , helping in the defense of the town ( 1899 â `` 1900 ) , and were one of the many factors that inspired Baden-Powell to form the Scouting movement .
Simplified: The Cadet Corps performed well , helping in the defense of the town ( 1899 -- 1900 ) . This experience was one of the many factors that inspired Baden-Powell to form the Scouting movement .