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African Americans and American Indians Fighting in the Revolutionary War
This book takes an in-depth look at some of the often-overlooked allies and enemies of the American forces during the Revolution. Readers will discover why some American Indians fought alongside the colonists, while others fought against them with the British or attempted to remain neutral. They will also learn how the British promised to free African-American slaves in return for fighting for England. Readers find out how these groups made a significant impact on the outcome of the Revolutionary War.
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This new series for the middle elementary grades ties into the social studies curriculum while providing information about rela-tively unknown aspects of the Revolutionary War. In this volume, the author presents the story of African Americans and American Indians fighting in this war.
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3-4 IL
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3-5 GRL
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