1775-1783, revolution

Discusses how the lives of the fifty-six founders of the United States and the events that led to the formation of the nation have been interpreted and reinterpreted throughout two hundred years of the country's history.

Focuses on the last major battle of the American Revolution, after which the British forces under General Cornwallis surrendered to the Americans in October 1781.

Focuses on the Saratoga battle that would be the turning point of the American Revolution, describes it in the context of the entire war, and examines related sites that can be visited today.

Chronicles the reaction of the American colonists to the Stamp Act passed by the British in 1765.

Relates the Revolutionary War adventures of Mary Hays, called Molly Pitcher for bringing fresh water to colonial troops during the Battle of Monmouth, interspersed with verses of original song lyrics to be sung to the tune of "She'll Be Coming Around the Mountain.".

Describes the development of settlements, taverns, and ferry crossings along the Pennsylvania and New Jersey shores of the Delaware River and the events leading to Washington's crossing of this river in 1776.

Explores twenty questions about the American Revolution, covering such topics as the Boston Tea Party, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and George Washington.

A brief biography of Samuel Adams describing his activities in stirring up the revolt against the British and how he was finally persuaded to learn to ride a horse.

Paul Revere's daughter describes her father's "rides" and the intelligence network of the patriot community prior to the American Revolution.

An illustrated version of the well-known song of the American Revolution.