1783-1809

Examines the life and achievements of George Washington, the first president of the United States, discussing his careers as a surveyor, soldier, and the first leader of the newly-formed nation.

Grades 5-12, 24 min. Examines the history of the American Constitution, including its precursor (The Articles of Confederation), the Constitutional Convention where it was conceived, the Federalist Papers, the Bill of Rights and Amendments, and the powers the Constitution gives the federal government, the states and the people.

This book, in graphic novel format, describes the life of Alexander Hamilton, who was a Revolutionary War leader and the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury.

Chronicles the drafting and ratification of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, discusses events leading up to the development of these documents, and includes comments from historians, as well as quotations from framers and others.

Presents a comprehensive biography of inventor, statesman, and third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, that examines his sometimes controversial personal and professional life in the context of eighteenth-century America.

Chronicles the drafting and ratification of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, discusses events leading up to the development of these documents, and includes comments from historians.

Covers the early years of America as a free republic.

Examines the events and personalities involved in the political development of the United States in the period following the creation of the Constitution.

Profiles the intertwined lives of seven of America's founding fathers, including John Adams, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington.

Presents a biography of Alexander Hamilton, one of the most important figures in the history of American politics never elected to the presidency, discussing his childhood as an orphan in the Caribbean, his marriage and family, and his death in a duel, and examining his multifaceted role in the formation of U.S. government.