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The American Revolution 100

the people, battles, and events of the American war for independence, ranked by their significance
2008
Ranks the top one hundred significant events, leaders, and battles of the American Revolution and provides details about each entry.

Boston Tea Party

rebellion in the colonies
1982
A Boston merchant describes the American colonists' act of protest against British taxation and the tea monopoly of the East India Company.

The Revolutionary War begins

would you join the fight?
2009
Explores the beginning of the Revolutionary War, discussing the causes and leaders of the rebellion, and how the first shots fired at Lexington and Concord began America's long road to independence.

Samuel Adams

patriot and statesman
2007
An account of the life of American patriot Samuel Adams, focusing on his role in convincing colonists of the need to gain independence from Britain. Presented in graphic format.

Women in the American Revolution

1997
An anthology of letters, journals, eyewitness accounts, poetry, and illustrations which provide insight into the role of women on both sides of the American Revolution.

Soldiers

2004
Presents eleven diary excerpts, letters, and personal narratives written by soldiers, officers, and medical personnel during the American Revolution, and provides introductions, illustrations, and glossary boxes.

Leaders

2004
Presents a chronology of the American Revolution and profiles some of the men involved including King George III, Ethan Allen, William Howe, George Washington, Nathanael Greene, and John Paul Jones.

Colonists

2004
Presents a history of the Revolutionary Was as told through the diary excerpts, letters, and personal narratives of colonists and other eyewitnesses.

The American Revolution for kids

a history with 21 activities
2002
Reviews the history of the American Revolution, highlighting significant events in the quest for independence, and features a time line, illustrations, and a selection of related activities.

Nathan Hale

revolutionary spy
2006
Presents a short biography of American patriot Nathan Hale written in graphic novel format, and focuses on his life as a soldier, leader, war hero, and American spy.

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