5 5 the war for independence

Fascinating Facts • After Dr Joseph Warren died, Paul Revere identified him by the two artificial teeth Revere had made for him • In January 1777, Mary Goddard, probably the first woman postmaster in the United States, issued the first copy of the Declaration of Independence to include the signers’ names • During the Battle of Fort Washington in 1776, Margaret Corbin took the place of her husband when he was killed She continued firing his cannon until she was wounded Genre Nonfiction Text Features • Time Line • Maps • Sidebars Scott Foresman Social Studies ISBN 0-328-17539-0 ì