1775-1783, revolution

When the British seize control of Long Island in 1776, the Townsend family is forced to play host to British troops, and teenaged Sally is torn between loyalty to the rebels and a handsome British colonel.

When British raids off the coast of New England become more frequent, young Asa must row through the night to warn his friends on the Massachusetts coast of an impending attack.

Presents the life of the American Revolutionary War hero who was born in Poland and whose marble bust graces the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C.

Contains a collection of essays that examine various viewpoints on the American Revolution taken from primary and secondary sources, including journal articles, speeches, and book excerpts.

Presents a comprehensive narrative that describes the complex relationship between General George Washington and the marquis de Lafayette, discussing the developments in both America and France that led to revolution on both continents.

Presents a collection of thirty-two essays on the social and cultural changes that occurred in the colonies between 1750 and 1783, and examines colonial life, the Iroquois Confederacy, the Seven Year's War, economic disputes with England and other events leading up to the Revolutionary War, and independence from Britain.

Chronicles the experiences of twenty-three teenage boys who fought during the Revolutionary War, with a chronology of events and a glossary of sailing terms.

Describes several aspects of the life of Founding Father George Washington, covering his military career, his presidency, his life at Mount Vernon, his treatment of his slaves, and his legacy. Includes fourteen primary documents, discussion questions, a chronology, and a further reading list.

Contains essays in which twelve scholars examine various aspects of the origins and impact of the Declaration of Independence, discussing its theoretical foundations, its relationship to the three branches of government, its significance to the women's rights movement, and other topics.

Tells the life story of founding father Benjamin Franklin, describing the many hats he wore, from inventor to businessman to statesman; the persona he created--and that still lives on; and his relationships with his wife, his illegitimate son, and his illegitimate grandson.