| Description |
48 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 26 cm. |
| Series |
Understanding the American Revolution
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction. From frustration to resistance ; From protests to organized rebellion ; From rebellion to war -- The war ignites in New England. The ride of Paul Revere ; The battle of Lexington ; The battle of Concord ; The battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill ; The siege of Boston ; The battle of Quebec -- The fight for the middle colonies. Battles for New York ; The battle of Trenton ; The battle of Princeton ; The battle of Ticonderoga ; Turning point: Saratoga ; The impact of Saratoga ; Pennsylvania & Valley Forge -- The war at sea. Privateers support the patriots ; The continental navy ; France supports America at sea -- The south and Yorktown. Savannah and Charleston seized ; The battles in the Carolinas -- Endgame: Yorktown ; After the battles. |
| Summary |
Provides a comprehensive look at the significant battles of the Revolutionary War. The title examines battles from both the British and American perspective, including how each side attempted to use the physical geography of each battle site to its benefit. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.0 1.0 157817. |
| Subject |
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns -- Juvenile literature.
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns.
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| Chronological Term |
1775 - 1783
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| ISBN |
9780778708063 reinforced library binding |
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0778708063 reinforced library binding |
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9780778708179 paperback |
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0778708179 paperback |
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9781427190857 electronic PDF |
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1427190852 electronic PDF |
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9781427191397 electronic HTML |
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1427191395 electronic HTML |
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