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An Overview of the American Revolution: Through Primary Sources
Shots rang out. Soldiers fell dead. On April 19, 1775, the bitter conflict that had been brewing between the American colonists and Great Britain ignited on the battlefield. The British king's unfair tax policies had pushed the colonists toward war, but the American Revolution became a struggle for something greater, independence. And the world would never be the same again.
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This series offers a high interest overview of the American Revolution. Each of the volumes is dedicated to a single event or facet of the war with the additional bonus of primary sources. It is an accessible history series that is kid-friendly. History teachers will appreciate that the primary sources document the narrative. The appealing format includes quotes, famous paintings, maps, illustrations, historical documents, engravings, and manuscripts. Its strongest feature is the clear, crisp language which gives understandable explanations of events and why they happened. English teachers will use these readable volumes to teach Common Core Standards. Glossary. Timeline. Websites. Index. Recommended., Library Media Connection November/December 2013
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