The Revolutionary War -- Growing unrest -- First shots of the Revolution -- Preparing for war -- Open rebellion -- Reclaiming Boston -- Early patriot games -- Declaring independence -- Losing to smallpox and the British Army -- British take Manhattan -- Wins and losses on both sides -- The turning point of the war -- No clear winners -- Patriots gain north ; British move south -- Patriots suffer stinging losses -- Tired of war -- Victory -- Good-bye Loyalists -- Peace at last -- Becoming the United States -- The costs and rewards of independence.
Summary
"An illustrated timeline of the Revolutionary War"-- Provided by publisher.