1775-1783, revolution

Examines the connections the original fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence have to twenty-first-century American culture.

Historian Richard Brookhiser uses his knowledge of the Founding Fathers to apply their views to the political and social issues that face modern society, including weapons of mass destruction, unwed mothers, minorities in the military, and other topics.

Chronicles the life and achievements of eighteenth-century military hero John Paul Jones, examining his role the births of both America and its navy.

Chronicles the events surrounding the American Revolution from the standpoints of its everyday participants, including women, Native Americans, African-Americans, loyalists, and pacifists.

Examines the life of Thomas Paine, discussing how his words inspired the nation during the crisis of the Revolutionary War, and looking at the events that led to his downfall.

In 1777 nine-year-old Aaron would rather help the Green Mountain Boys fight the British than stay home and bake bread for them.

Describes a day in the life of colonial silversmith and statesman, Paul Revere.

After accidentally sucking Benjamin Franklin into twenty-first-century New Jersey with his Anytime Anywhere machine, thirteen-year-old Qwerty Stevens and his best friend almost wind up stuck in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776 when they try to send him back.

Presents a short study of the soldiers and sailors who fought in the American Revolution, and discusses why they fought, Colonial and British weapons and equipment, medical care, spies, and much more.

Presents the life story of Molly Pitcher, a heroine in the Battle of Monmouth Court House, during the American Revolution.