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The American Revolution and the Young Republic

1763 to 1816

by Jeff Wallenfeldt
Britannica Educational Publishing
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Struggling against unjust taxation and British intervention in colonial affairs, the colonies that would come to be part of the United States of America were ripe for revolution in the late eighteenth century. Led by impassioned individuals, Americans waged a series of protests against the British that eventually led to the Revolutionary War and effectively culminated with the War of 1812. In this compelling volume, readers are introduced to the architects of American independence and their most ardent arguments against British rule, the events of the American Revolution, and the documents that helped shape a country.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Documenting America: The Primary Source Documents of a Nation

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 1, 2012

  • Formats

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      • ISBN: 9781615307166

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      • ISBN: 9781615307166
      • File size: 6049 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2012

      Gr 9 Up-The syntax of old historical documents can make for awkward reading and imperfect understanding. This series makes strides in remedying that. In the first half of each title, Wallenfeldt presents key passages of primary-source documents alongside digestible analyses that relay information about relevant cultural and political climates, e.g., analysis of a passage from John Smith's Generall Historie of Virginia discusses the "controversial" legend of Pocahontas saving his life. The second half the volumes contains primary documents. Most of the biggies are there: the Declaration of Independence, the Seneca Falls Declaration on Women's Rights, etc. Lesser-known documents, such as a 1775 letter from Abigail Adams in which she expresses doubt about independence, are included as well. Some quibbles: the text of the Constitution itself is omitted, and readers can find much of the material here in online reference sources. That aside, these are solid, useful purchases.

      Copyright 2012 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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