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The American Revolution signaled a great change in the course of world history and progress. From this colonial revolt sprouted ideals of liberty and democracy, and all the aspirations and ambitions of a new people.
In this work, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon S. Wood discusses the character and consequences of the revolution, grounding the events and ideas that shaped the American consciousness.
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Here is a compelling portrait of the Revolutionary War general whose skills as an engineer and artilleryman played a key role in all of George Washington's battles including the Siege of Boston (where his use of cannons at Dorchester Heights won back the city) and the Battle of Trenton (where he was in charge of Washington's crossing of the Delaware River). Knox became an major advocate of the U.S. Constitution and served as the nation's first Secretary...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 9
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English
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In 1776, after witnessing the execution of Nathan Hale in New York City, newly occupied by the British army, young Sophia Calderwood resolves to do all she can to help the American cause, including becoming a spy.
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HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Presents a short history of the American Revolution, and examines key events and battles, patriots such as Sam Adams and Patrick Henry, loyalists, British and French soldiers, and George Washington.
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Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Discusses the roles of women and children during the American Revolution, covering their never ending work at home, their support of the military, and efforts as messengers and spies, and includes a timeline and glossary.
9) A people's history of the American Revolution: how common people shaped the fight for independence
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New Press
Pub. Date
c2001
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English
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English
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The ensuing uprising led to the creation of the United States, the most powerful country in the modern world. Robert Harvey, whose most recent book Liberators was brilliantly reviewed on both sides of the ocean, challenges conventional views of the American Revolution in almost every aspect-why it happened, who was winning and when, the characters of the principal protagonists, and the role of Native Americans and slaves. In a time when the history...
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Describes the events of the American Revolutionary War and explains the significance of the war today. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a young girl, a patriot fighter, and a loyalist determined to keep America under British rule.
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Enslow Elementary
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Examines the role of African-Americans and Native Americans in the Revolutionary War, discussing how they chose sides, African-American presence in the army, fighting between Native Americans and settlers, and other related topics.
15) Johnny Tremain
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Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 13
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English
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After injuring his hand, a silversmith's apprentice in Boston becomes a messenger for the Sons of Liberty in the days before the American Revolution.
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