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MOST WANTED: THE REVOLUTIONARY PARTNER- SHIP OF JOHN HANCOCK & SAMUEL ADAMS

Sarah Jane Marsh, illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham

This illustrated account examines the partnership between American Revolution figures John Hancock and Samuel Adams. Although portrayed as an unlikely pair, they work together in Boston to rally people against policies imposed by Great Britain and encourage American resistance. The book also considers contradictions in United States history and points to areas still needing understanding. It includes an author's note, timeline, selected biography, and quotation source notes.

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Themes
Government And Civics · History · Leadership · Teamwork
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Disney-Hyperion
Pages
80
ISBN-13
9781368026833
Language
English
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