From Colonies to Country
From Colonies to Country by Joy Hakim, published by Oxford University Press on January 15, 2007, is a 3rd revised edition that spans 224 pages in English. This book explores the journey of the American colonies as they transitioned from loyal subjects of Europe to an independent nation. It delves into pivotal moments such as the 1735 courtroom battle for freedom of the press and the impact of the French and Indian War, highlighting how these events contributed to the growing desire for independence among the colonists.
Readers will encounter a narrative rich with historical figures like George Washington, Sam Adams, and Alexander Hamilton, illustrating the complexities of the Colonial and Revolutionary periods in United States history. The book presents a detailed account of the factors that fueled the colonists’ quest for liberty, including the heavy taxes imposed by King George III. As part of a series recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy, this work aims to engage young readers with the dramatic and transformative events that shaped the nation.
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Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text.
How did compliant colonials with strong ties to Europe get the notion to become an independent nation? Perhaps the seeds of liberty were planted in the 1735 historic courtroom battle for the freedom of the press. Or maybe the French and Indian War did it, when colonists were called “Americans” for the first time by the English, and the great English army proved itself not so formidable after all. But for sure when King George III started levying some heavy handed taxes on the colonies, the break from the motherland was imminent. With such enthralling characters as George Washington, Sam Adams, Patrick Henry, Eliza Pinckney, and Alexander Hamilton throughout, From Colonies to Country is an amazing story of a nation making transformation.
About the Series:
Master storyteller Joy Hakim has excited millions of young minds with the great drama of American history in her award-winning series A History of US. Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text, A History of US weaves together exciting stories that bring American history to life. Hailed by reviewers, historians, educators, and parents for its exciting, thought-provoking narrative, the books have been recognized as a break-through tool in teaching history and critical reading skills to young people. In ten books that span from Prehistory to the 21st century, young people will never think of American history as boring again.
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