1775-1783, revolution

Reviews the history of the American Revolution, highlighting significant events in the quest for independence, and features a time line, illustrations, and a selection of related activities.

Letters from Abigail Adams to her husband, the future President John Adams, depict life near Boston during the American Revolution.

Discusses the United States Declaration of Independence, covering such aspects as the decision to separate from Great Britain, the writing of the Declaration, and the enduring legacy of this document.

Discusses the actions of Britian and the American colonies before and during the Revolutionary War, showing how both sides were responsible for slowly escalating the trouble between them to the point where war was unavoidable.

Entries from the journal of Mary Titus Post written during the American Revolution are presented with background information to help explain their historical context.

Describes the events that led to the American Revolution, what happened during the war, and how the Americans won the war.

A narrative account of the American Revolution, covering the origins of disputes with Britain, profiles of the key figures, and descriptions of major battles.

Brief text and illustrations discuss the British colonial system, the war for independence, the Constitution, and the era of good feeling.

Examines the causes, events, and aftermath of the conflict that has been called "America's first civil war.".

Presents the memoirs of Joseph Plumb Martin, a fifteen-year-old boy who enlisted in the revolutionary army in 1776, fighting under Washington, wintering at Valley Forge, and staying in the fight until the end of the war in 1783.