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ea. vol: 96p. maps. reprods. index. (First Bks.). CIP. Watts. 1988. PLB $10.40. Grade 6-9 Both of these books deal with some aspect of the Revolutionary period. Both are attractive and are clearly organized into short chapters. Period illustrations complement the texts nicely. However, Birth of the Republic lacks a clear focus. It describes the end of the Revolution, the peace treaty, the failure of the Articles of Confederation government, and the writing and ratification of the Constitution. This is just too much to cover in a 90-page format, and the text lacks good background information and is confusing because it jumps from topic to topic. The Constitutional Convention (Watts, 1976; o.p.) by Vaughan covers roughly the same material and does a better job. Colonies in Revolt covers the years before the Revolution, describing how the changes in British colonial policy led to colonial discontent and eventual revolution. It closes with the battles at Lexington and Concord. This book has a clear topic, and Carter follows a simple chronological arrangement, including a good amount of background and allowing readers to see how events moved steadily toward a breaking point. Libraries needing titles on this subject should consider purchasing it. Birth of the United States (Morrow, 1976; o.p.) by Bishop is a slightly better book, but Colonies will draw more readers due to its more attractive and easy-to-read format. Mary Mueller, Rolla Junior High School, Mo.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Discusses the final campaigns of the Revolutionary War and the structuring of a new nation, from the formulation of the Articles of Confederation to the adoption of the Constitution.
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- The American Revolution: War for Independence (First Book) by Alden R. Carter in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The American Revolution (History Comes Alive Teaching Unit, Grades 4-8) by Jacqueline Glasthal on page 57
- The War of 1812: Second Fight for Independence (First Book) by Alden R. Carter in Back Matter
- The Federalist: with Letters of Brutus (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought) by Alexander Hamilton in Front Matter
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