Details the events which occurred in the five years leading up to the American Revolution and discusses how those events forever changed the relationship between the colonies and Britain.
Describes the first battles of the Revolutionary War, the events leading up to the conflict, and the effect of helping the thirteen British colonies pull together for a common cause.
A view of the incidents at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, which were the start of the American Revolution, as seen from the eyes of George, a British drummer boy.
Fourteen-year-old Daniel is disappointed when his father makes him stay behind to work in his blacksmith shop instead of enlisting in the militia, but when Daniel discovers a horde of weapons in the backroom of the shop, Daniel's role becomes crucial to the fate of the American Revolution.
Describes the events, major figures, and significance of the battles of Lexington and Concord in the American Revolution and discusses the factors that led to the war.
Discusses the role of the Minutemen, or local militias, in the opening salvos of the American Revolution, looking especially at their actions in the battles of Lexington and Concord.
Presents an illustrated history of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the causes and outcome of the battles, and their long-term effects, and includes maps, biographies, quotations, and lists of other resources.
Easy-to-read text, historic art and photography, maps, and activities help introduce young readers to the events leading up to the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
