Mellema, Adam F

Explores the social, political, and economic conditions that led to the American Revolution; and examines major battles, the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, and the thirteen states' path to statehood after the war.

Chronicles the Revolutionary War from its beginnings in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, to its end in Yorktown, Virginia, describing its major battles and figures.

Looks at how the thirteen individual colonies came together as a unified nation in the wake of the American Revolution, discussing the Articles of Confederation, and the process by which the Constitution was forged.

Examines events that led up to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, discussing the reasons why colonists became discontented with British rule, and how they responded to what they felt was tyranny.

Introduces children to important people and events in the quest for American independence, covering the social, political, and economic conditions that led colonists to seek freedom from England's authority.

Examines the events that precipitated the American Revolution, describing British laws such as the Stamp Act and the Coercive Acts and the actions of such figures as Sam Adams and Patrick Henry, and discussing the reasons why the country went to war despite the majority's desire for compromise. Includes discussion questions and activities.