A Revolutionary War Timeline

by Elizabeth Raum

Overview

Who are the American colonists? Are they British subjects or independent citizens? A war will decide. Explore the events of the Revolutionary War and experience the fight for freedom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476541570
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	War Timelines
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	960L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 14 Years

About the Author

Elizabeth Raum has written over two-dozen nonfiction books for young readers, including a biography of Louis Armstrong for Capstone Press. Over the years, she has worked as a middle school and high school English teacher, an elementary school librarian, and a college library director. Elizabeth Raum has written many nonfiction books for children. Two of her Capstone You Choose books, Orphan Trains: An Interactive History Adventure (2011) and Can You Survive Storm Chasing? (2012), are Junior Library Guild selections. Elizabeth lives in Michigan with her husband, Richard.

Table of Contents

The Revolutionary War 4

Growing Unrest 6

First Shots of the Revolution 8

Preparing For War 10

Open Rebellion 12

Reclaiming Boston 14

Early Patriot Gains 16

Declaring Independence 18

Losing to Smallpox and the British Army 20

British Take Manhattan 22

Wins and Losses on Both Sides 24

The Turning Point of the War 26

No Clear Winners 28

Patriots Gain North: British Move South 30

Patriots Suffer Stinging Losses 32

Tired of War 34

Victory 36

Good-Bye Loyalists 38

Peace at Last 40

Becoming the United States 42

The Costs and Rewards of Independence 44

Glossary 46

Read More 47

Internet Sites 47

Index 48

Interviews

Chronological presentation of events High impact photos and primary sources