A Primary Source History of the American Revolution

by Sarah Powers Webb

Overview

What was it like to be part of the American Revolution? Personal accounts, newspaper stories, and other primary sources give students an opportunity to see what it was like to live during this amazing time in history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491484876
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2016
Series:	Primary Source History
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	980L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Sarah Powers Webb is a teacher and freelance writer focusing on history. She obtained an M.A.T. degree in elementary education from Johns Hopkins University. Sarah spends her time between Maryland and Oklahoma with her husband and three dogs. In her spare time she pursues her own family history research. Follow along with her at www.sepowerswebb.com.

Table of Contents

Reasons for War 4

Rebellion Erupts 8

Revolution 12

Early Battles 16

The Tide Turns 22

Liberty 28

Selected Bibliography 30

Glossary 31

Internet Sites 32

Index 32

Interviews

Tells the story through powerful primary sources from many sources , including quotations, photographs, newspaper articles, and other media Explores different points of view through primary sources Each book includes 3-5 Critical Thinking sidebars that ask the reader to more deeply analyze the Primary sources, their authors, or the differing points of view Includes a selected bibliogprahy directing readers to where they can find the primary sources themselves Each book includes 2-3 infographics, such as maps, charts, or timelines