American Revolutionary War Perspectives

History books tend to paint people as heroes or traitors of the American Revolution. But viewing history from a different point of view can make those labels seem less straightforward. Narrative text introduces readers to the most famous and infamous players in the American Revolution in order to see the conflict from varying perspectives, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions about these key historical figures.

Most of the American Revolution was decided on the battlefields. But what was daily life like for the different groups of people involved in the conflict? And how did military leaders on each side take different approaches to preparing for battle? Readers will see Revolutionary War battlefields from multiple perspectives, gaining a greater understanding of this pivotal period in U.S. history.

The American Revolution was a fight between two groups with different ways of thinking. One group wanted Great Britain to keep control of the American colonies. The other wanted the colonies to have independent rule. Both thought they were right. Readers will examine both sides of the conflict, gaining a greater understanding of this pivotal period in U.S. history.

While the American Revolution was fought on the battlefields, the war hit home as well. And depending on who you were, it could affect your life in different ways. Readers can step into the shoes of patriots, loyalists, people who were enslaved, different Indigenous peoples, and more, examining how different people experienced the American Revolution on the home front.