Download or read book Smithsonian Q A The American Revolution written by Stuart A. P. Murray and published by Harper Perennial. This book was released on 2006-10-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smithsonian Q & A: The American Revolution answers all the key questions about the American war for independence. This clear and concise explanation of the United States of America's revolutionary past reveals the dramatic story: What was "taxation without representation"? Why was Philadelphia the seat of rebellion? Which great hero became a despised traitor? What did wearing a three-cornered hat mean in 1776? Portraits of key leaders, from George Washington to George III, show the principals on both sides More than 250 full-color photographs and illustrations, with unique artifacts from the Smithsonian Institution Ready Reference section with at-a-glance chronology and maps outlining the story of the Revolution, from colonial times to 1783

Download or read book The American Revolution written by DK and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncover the remarkable story of the American Revolution! Who were the Redcoats, and what was the Boston Tea Party? Explore key events like the British surrender at Yorktown, and the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Written in association with the esteemed Smithsonian Institution, this beautiful visual reference book will transport you back in time and onto the front lines of the American Revolution. Take chronological steps through the American Revolution, starting with the first stirrings of colonial resistance. Learn about important events and key moments of the war that gave birth to the American republic. Meet the most memorable people from the period, from George Washington to Benedict Arnold, and explore first-person accounts by soldiers and civilians. This history book for children grade 7 and up gives you a complete overview of the most fascinating events during the war. The action is brought to life through illustrated accounts of every major military action and comprehensive timelines for every stage of the conflict. Gallery spreads feature the weapons, arms, and uniforms that were used, to give you a full picture of what it was like. Large color pictures, black-and-white drawings, and detailed maps add intriguing visuals to the history of America, so reading can be engaging and enjoyable. This visual reference book also details the politics of the war and the different parts of society impacted by the events. Learn about the treatment of prisoners and the revolution's implications for women, Native Americans, and African-Americans. Dive in and explore the parts of the American Revolution you haven’t yet discovered. Mapping the Road to American Independence The American Revolution is the most significant event in American history. Without it, there would not be the United States of America. More than 240 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this educational book demonstrates why this historical period is still so important today. Journey through the most significant events and battles: • From Resistance to Rebellion – Before 1775 • The Start of the War – 1775 • Birth of a Nation – 1776 • The Struggle for Mastery – 1777 • A Widening War – 1778 • Conflict Spreads – 1779 • The Continuing Struggle – 1780 • America Victorious – 1781-83 • Aftermath: A Stronger Nation

Download or read book The American Experience written by Smithsonian Institution and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book American Revolution written by Stuart Murray and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become an eyewitness to the American struggle for independence, from the events that sparked the war to the signing of the Constitution. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour through revolutionary America. Discover how American soldiers won battles against the British, plus see the muskets and cannons of the armies, learn how soldiers were drilled, and find out why Yorktown was not the end of the Revolution. Eyewitness American Revolution will bring you face-to-face with American revolutionaries including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin. This museum in a book uses striking full-color photographs and illustrations of colonial weaponry, the notorious British redcoat uniform, deadly warships, the historic Declaration of Independence, and much more as well as amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to help bring this extraordinary war to life.

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Download or read book The American Revolution Including Also The Beauties of American History written by John Lauris Blake and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The American Revolution written by John Grafton and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1975-06-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book of over 400 illustrations is a vast pictorial sourcebook and informal history of the American Revolution. Chosen from contemporary sources and the best material of the last two hundred years, these illustrations include major battles and events (Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere's ride, Bunker Hill, Valley Forge, Washington crossing the Delaware, Trenton, Saratoga, Victory at Yorktown); major historic sites (Independence Hall, Mount Vernon, Monticello); facsimiles of major documents, currency, posters, and maps; military uniforms; state seals; congressional medals; and more than 40 portraits, including Washington, Jefferson, Lafayette, George III, Edmund Burke, Samuel Adams, Nathan Hale, and more. Together, these illustrations give a vivid, many-sided view of the people and events of the struggle for independence. Many pictures are by the finest 19th- and early-20th-century illustrators, including Darley, Alonzo Chappel, and Howard Pyle. All pictures are identified by captions. Designers, artists, and others will find this book a valuable source of copyright-free graphics. Students, historians, and everyone interested in learning more about the American Revolution will find here a storehouse of fascinating pictures, documents, and other materials excellent for hours of browsing.

Download or read book The History of the American Revolution written by David Ramsay and published by London : Printed for J. Stockdale. This book was released on 1793 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The History of the American Revolution in Scripture Style written by Richard Snowden and published by Frederick County, Md. : M. Bartgis. This book was released on 1823 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The History of the American Revolution written by David RAMSAY (M.D., of South Carolina.) and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The American Revolution written by George Otto Trevelyan and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Washington and the American Revolution written by Esmond Wright and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: