American Revolution Research Paper - Mr. Wallace - EWG LibGuides: The Public Library

Examines the American Revolution, including the causes of the conflict, the major battles, the leaders of the fight for independence, daily life for soldiers and civilians, and the American victory.

George Washington's army almost perished during the winter of 1777-78. Camped at Valley Forge, about twenty miles from Philadelphia, the revolutionaries endured severe hardship because the army's supply system had collapsed and they were without food, clothing, and blankets. The army was at its most vulnerable; but when the harsh winter drew to a close, the soldiers had survived, and marched away from Valley Forge more determined than ever.

Focuses on the American Revolution, including its historical background and aftermath.

From the opening shots at Lexington and Concord to the British surrender at Yorktown, America's fight for independence stands as a watershed moment in peoples' struggle for freedom and liberty. Readers will stand shoulder to shoulder with American troops as General Washington transforms his ragtag army into a fighting unit that ultimately defeats the might of the British Empire.

This comprehensive, eight-volume series tells the story of the founding of the United States and helps students understand that the American Revolution was more than just a series of battles-it was a revolution of ideas.

Independence Now takes the reader from the colonial period when young men like George Washington were becoming leaders and the British oppression was growing, to the days of the fiery Revolutionary War. Topics covered in this book include the Boston Tea Party, the Boston Massacre, the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the Battle of Bunker Hill, the Declaration of Independence, and the issues surrounding these events.

Details events that led to the Declaration of Independence and Revolutionary War, looks at major battles including the Battle of Yorktown, and reviews the formation of a United States government.