The Split History of the American Revolution (Perspectives Flip Book Series)

by Michael Burgan

Overview

People from Great Britain came to North America to start new lives in the 13 American colonies. In the beginning colonists accepted British rule without question. But by the mid-1700s, things were changing. Many colonists wanted the right to govern themselves. The British government felt as if the colonists were being ungrateful. By 1775 war between the two sides was inevitable.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756546885
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	09/01/2012
Series:	Perspectives Flip Book Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	12 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection.  Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Road to War 4

Chapter 2 A War for Independence 12

Chapter 3 Difficult Years 18

Chapter 4 Final Victory 24

Index 30

Shared Resources

I Glossary Internet Sites

II Timeline

III Select Bibliography Further Reading