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The Revolutionary War Begins
In 1775, the British arrived in Lexington, Massachusetts. Colonial minutemen were waiting for them. Although the Revolutionary War lasted for several years, the first shots fired at Lexington and Concord began the American colonists' fight for independence. Author Elaine Landau invites readers to make the important decisions during the colonies first battles against the British.
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What Would You Do? series. These volumes present the challenging decisions confronting both common people and well-known figures from the Revolutionary War through the gold rush days. Archival photographs and maps add context to the multiple perspectives while sidebars pose the question, "What Would You Do?" The accessible texts target younger readers; however, the questions to ponder address a more sophisticated audience. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind., The Horn Book Guide Spring 2009
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