Publisher's Synopsis
The American Revolution: History BriefGet this book if you would like a solid summary of the Revolutionary War! The American Revolution: History Brief will help you gain a quick understanding of one of the most important eras in the history of the Western world.Perhaps you need a quick brush up on the material you learned in your 8th grade US history class? Maybe you have recently found yourself interested in the charismatic figures and bloody battles of the American Revolution? Are you taking a college course on Revolutionary America? Is it possible you will be responsible for teaching this material yourself?The American Revolution: History Brief has everything you need to know about Revolutionary America! In this quick read, you will gain a solid understanding of the following:1.The causes of the war2.The figures that played a key role in the conflict3.The major battles of the American Revolution 4.The revolutionary documents of the struggle and their impact If you are in need of a solid introduction to the subject matter or are merely seeking to brush up on this historic event, The American Revolution: History Brief is bound to fulfill your needs. The following chapters are included!Part 1: The French and Indian War The Proclamation of 1763 The Albany Plan of Union & Committees of Correspondence The Stamp Act The Stamp Act RepealedPart 2: The Townshend Acts The Boston Massacre The Boston Tea Party The Intolerable Acts First Continental CongressPart 3: Lexington & ConcordPatriots & Loyalists Second Continental Congress Ticonderoga & Bunker HillThe Two SidesPart 4: Canada & New YorkCommon SenseThe Committee of FiveDeclaring IndependenceThe Declaration of IndependenceWomen in the Revolutionary WarPart 5: Turning PointsThe Leadership of George WashingtonThe CrisisVictories in New JerseySaratogaPart 6: The Widening WarHelp from FranceAfrican Americans in the RevolutionA Widening WarValley Forge John Paul JonesPart 7: The War in the SouthGuerrilla WarfareBenedict ArnoldThe Battle of YorktownThe Treaty of ParisGrab a copy of this book today!
