chronology

"The fight for independence was not an easy one for the 13 colonies that became the United States. The Revolutionary War stretched on for decades, including not just battles such as Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, and Yorktown but also matters of diplomacy, economics, and politics. In this volume, young history fans will learn about the stories behind many aspects of the war, from the early beginnings of American dissatisfaction with Great Britain to the Treaty of Paris and setting of U.S. borders. Timelines give readers context on the conflict, while historical artwork highlights the people and places of the Revolution"--Amazon.

Chronicles the history of the American colonies, from the first English settlement in Jamestown to the growing unrest with Britain that culminated in the American Revolution.

An overview of the Revolutionary War, featuring time lines that chronicle significant events from the beginning through its conclusion in 1783, and discussing the causes of the conflict, military tactics and technology, and the political consequences of the war.

Chronological presentation of significant events in U.S. history.

From the arrival of the Mayflower through the 2016 election, On This Date explores five hundred years of American history, revealing a compelling tale for each day in the calendar year. Drawing from Carl M. Cannon's popular RealClearPolitics' "Morning Note," On This Date is focused on fascinating--and sometimes unknown--stories behind specific dates in U.S. history: How presidents reacted privately to the loss of American astronauts, what Dwight Eisenhower really thought about playing football against the great Jim Thorpe, the legal grounds for the first American divorce, who wrote "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer"--And who profited from it. Colorful yet authoritative, On This Date debunks some popular myths and celebrates America's forgotten heroes. -- Back cover.

An overview of the Revolutionary War, featuring time lines that chronicle significant events from the beginning through its conclusion in 1783, and discussing the causes of the conflict, military tactics and technology, and the political consequences of the war.

A collection of chronologically arranged entries that provides information on American presidential elections from 1789 to 2008, covering the primaries and the electoral college, and including each year's electoral vote totals and the general election results for all major candidates.

Provides access to all the information in the entire Cold War series. Combines all the entries found in each individual book's index for volumes 1 to 4 as well as resources, a time line and synopses of the four companion CNN Cold War videos.

Tracks the important events and turning points of the California Gold Rush that made the discovery of gold a pivotal part of the westward expansion of the United States.