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The American Revolution
On April 19, 1775, American militiamen gathered at the village center in Lexington to face the coming British soldiers. No one knows who fired the initial shot, but that first blaze of gunfire signaled the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Only a year after the first battle, the American colonies declared their independence from Britain, but the struggle for freedom would cost the lives of many men and women. From the first boycott of the Stamp Act to the final battle at Yorktown, the American Revolution shaped a new nation and introduced an era of democracy to the United States of America.
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United States at War series. Published spring 2011. These overviews effectively combine history, political action, and military strategies and tactics, providing a readable view on two wars fought on American soil. The authors creatively utilize quotes from participants in and witnesses of the conflicts. Color and black-and-white photographs and maps help spruce up an uninspired design. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind., The Horn Book Guide Spring 2012
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