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1) Let's Move to the West, Mr. Carson: American Frontier History: Grade 5 Children's American History
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In this book, you will read about the mountain men and fur traders that caused the expansion of the West. These were the men who proved that the wilderness was actually livable and should, therefore, be explored. Read about the lives of these people and how they influenced trade during the westward expansion.
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Reading an entire textbook on the American Revolution might be too overwhelming for kids. However, breaking them down into bite-sized information might prove to be more effective. In this eBook, your child will analyze the causes of the Great American Revolt and the leaders that made important decisions. Children will also learn about the Intolerable Acts and the different battles that took place during the era. Grab a copy today.
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So, what happened when the US declared independence? How did Britain retaliate? At the end of this book, you should be able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Americans and the British. You should also be able to create a timeline leading to the declaration of independence and all the major battles of the revolution, too.
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Recognize the early calls for independence by reading historical facts. Use this book to understand why the colonists wanted to be free of British rule. Go through the early battles of the American Revolution and handpick information necessary for understanding how and why they happened.
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There has been extensive damage after the Civil War so the challenge for the next government was on reconstruction. In this book, you will read about the plans for reconstruction and where the westward expansion came into play. Examine the details of the said plan and the effects of the expansion.
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Not all African-Americans in the 1790 were slaves. There were also "free blacks." This book examines the lives of the free blacks during a time when slavery was allowed in the country. What were the rules that they had to follow? How did the white Americans treat them? Finally, why were they transported to Africa for free? This may be a hard book to read but it's history!
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It was only in 1845 that Texas became a part of the United States. Before that, it was a part of Mexico. The Battle of the Alamo was the beginning of the Texan belief that they could be free from Mexico. "Remember the Alamo" became a battle cry. In this book, you read about what happened after the Alamo defeat. You will also learn about the roles of Sam Houston and Santa Anna in gaining Texas Independence.
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The War of 1812 was instrumental in making the whole world know that the United States was becoming a world power. It was fought between the US and Great Britain. This book examines the causes of the war and what event made the US abandon its policy of neutrality. You will also be reading about the supposed role of Britain in encouraging the Native Americans to fight against the Americans.
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Who says history will always be boring? Well, the person clearly hasn't seen one of these interactive history books yet! Composed of bold colors that come to life in the imagination of a child, this history book is the best way of learning about what past events influence the present. With this book around, history will be a better experience from now on!