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This book tells the story of how 13 overlooked colonies under careless British rule banded together to fight for their rights and claim independence. Find out how, within three decades, these plucky outsiders built a democratic republic of nearly four million people that would go on to become the most powerful country in the world.
You’ll take an action-packed journey through monumental events that would shape the lives of millions for generations to come – from the Boston Tea Party to the inauguration of President George Washington and beyond.
How did the United States’ Founding Fathers come up with their country’s new rules and institutions that would last hundreds of years? When and where were the big decisions made? And why did the British get it so badly wrong? Discover all the answers and so much more in Factology: American Revolution.
Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.
Chapter 1: The Road to Revolution 4
What was the American Revolution? 6
Indigenous Peoples of the United States 8
First European Settlers 10
British Rule 14
George III 20
How the Brits got it Wrong 22
Boston Massacre 28
Boston Tea Party 32
First Continental Congress 36
Chapter 2: It’s War! 38
“The British are Coming!” 40
“The Shot heard around the World!” 42
America’s First Army 44
George Washington 46
Redcoats’ Uniform & Kit 48
Continental Army Uniform & Kit 50
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense 52
Declaration of Independence 54
The Liberty Bell 58
The War Continues 60
Vive la France! 66
Surrender 68
Peace 70
Chapter 3: We the People… 72
The Constitution 74
The Bill of Rights 80
First President 82
From Revolution to Civil War 86
The Fight goes on 90
USA Today 92
Glossary 94
Index 96