The Revolutionary War

Learn about the causes of the Revolutionary War and its decisive battles in this introduction for young learners!After over 100 years of living under the British monarchy, the 13 colonies decided they had enough. In 1775, the Revolutionary War began. In this book, readers will learn about the events that led up to the Revolutionary War, how colonists held their own against the global power Great Britain, and what happened after the British surrendered at Yorktown in 1781.ABOUT THIS SERIES: Even before the first glorious ring of the Liberty Bell, America was a land of freedom and promise. The “Cornerstones of Freedom” series explores what inspires people from all over the world to start life anew here, endure the economic and social upheavals, and defend the land and rights that are unique to the United States of America.