18th century

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18th century

The real patriots of the American Revolution

1997
An examination of who were the real patriots during the American Revolution-those who fought for freedom and independence or those who loyally supported Great Britain.

John Peter Zenger

free press advocate
2001
Text and illustrations chronicle the life of controversial eighteenth-century American printer John Peter Zenger, whose trial for libel and sedition paved the way for freedom of the press.

The Northwest Indians

daily life in the 1700s
2006
Presents a children's book for early readers that describes the social structure and traditions of the Indians of the Northwest during the 1700s including their homes, clothing, food, and more.

The Great Plains Indians

daily life in the 1700s
2006
Presents a children's book for early readers that describes the social structure and traditions of the Great Plains Indians during the 1700s including their homes, clothing, food, and more.

The Black regiment of the American Revolution

2004
Explains how Rhode Island's Black Regiment was formed during the American Revolution, describes several of its members, and chronicles the Battle of Rhode Island in 1778, providing color maps and illustrations and informative sidebars.

Keep on sewing, Betsy Ross!

a fun song about the first American flag
2004
Relates the Revolutionary War adventures of Betsy Ross, who sewed the first American flag at the request of George Washington, interspersed with verses of original song lyrics to be sung to the tune of "Yankee Doodle.".

Your life as a settler in Colonial America

2012
Simple text describes what life was like for a settler in Colonial America.

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