1775-1783, revolution

A collection of true stories which recount the experiences of men and women who lived during the American Revolution.

A political treatise advocating the establishment of democracy and the overthrow of monarchy.

Presents primary source documents and explanatory text that covers United States history from 1763 to 1816.

Describes the events preceding, during, and following the event which helped precipitate the American Revolutionary War.

An introduction to the life of Benedict Arnold that highlights not only the traitorous actions that made him legendary, but also his heroic involvement in the American Revolution.

In 1777, having been kidnapped and taken forcibly from England to the American colonies, fifteen-year-old Creighton becomes part of developments in the political unrest there that may spell defeat for the patriots and change the course of history.

Describes how, even after Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown in 1781, the war effectively continued for two more years due to the British hold on American cities and the seas, the thirteen states were not yet unified, the Continental army remained unpaid and threatened mutiny, as well as other tensions and disagreements that were rampant. Discusses the importance of Washington's address to his officers in 1783 that probably prevented the army from marching on Congress.

Presents twenty-three primary documents from the American Revolution, providing introductions and critical thinking questions for each. Also includes a chronology and further reading list.

In Philadelphia in 1776, Ned meets Thomas Jefferson, who is staying in his mother's inn while debating the topic of freedom in Congress and writing the Declaration of Independence.

This book describes what people wore in the days of the American Revolution, discussing the uniforms of both American and British soldiers, the simple clothes of the Americans, and the fabrics that were first manufactured in America.