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American Indians and African Americans of the American Revolution: Through Primary Sources
When the American Revolution began, thousands of people rushed to join the fight, on both sides. For many, choosing which side to fight for was difficult. Half a million black slaves lived in the thirteen colonies. About 200,000 American Indians lived on lands east of the Mississippi River. Both groups had much to gain, or lose, depending on which side won the war. Should they support the Americans fighting for independence, or support the British cause? This book explores through primary sources the amazing stories of African Americans and American Indians during the American Revolution.
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This series offers a high interest overview of the American Revolution. Each of the volumes is dedicated to a single event or facet of the war with the additional bonus of primary sources. It is an accessible history series that is kid-friendly. History teachers will appreciate that the primary sources document the narrative. The appealing format includes quotes, famous paintings, maps, illustrations, historical documents, engravings, and manuscripts. Its strongest feature is the clear, crisp language which gives understandable explanations of events and why they happened. English teachers will use these readable volumes to teach Common Core Standards. Glossary. Timeline. Websites. Index. Recommended., Library Media Connection November/December 2013
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