The American Revolution : life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness /

The American Revolution : life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness / edited by Zoe Lowery. - New York : Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services, (c)2016. - 1 online resource (xiii, 150 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits. - The age of revolution .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Chapter 1. Prelude to a revolution -- chapter 2. Revolution! -- chapter 3. Forging peace and a new American nation -- chapter 4. The social revolution and the new republic -- chapter 5. Founding fathers -- chapter 6. George Washington : revolutionary leader.

This book provides an informative overview of the American Revolution, covering pre-Revolution dissatisfaction, wartime struggles, and the aftermath and its special challenges. It will help readers understand the roots, results, and spirit of the American Revolution, but lets them make their own deductions about many lingering issues.



9781680480221 9781508100348


Electronic Books.

E208 / .A447 2016