Describes various aspects of American history at the end of and following the Revolutionary War, including the war losses, the Articles of Confederation, the Treaty of Paris, Shays' Rebellion, the writing of the Constitution, and other related topics; also includes a glossary and a list of Internet sites.
Examines the events of the last years of the American Revolution, beginning with George Washington's victory in Trenton, New Jersey in December 1776, and continuing through the surrender of the British at Yorktown.
Examines the reasons why the American colonists rebelled against the British, discussing taxes, the invasion of Boston, the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and other events.
Presents profiles of twelve leaders of the American Revolution, including George Washington, Paul Revere, and Benedict Arnold; and discusses the role of women in the war.
Provides background information on the people and events connected with the writing of the Declaration of Independence and briefly examines the contents of the document itself.
Discusses the situations and events that led to the Boston Massacre, the precursor to the American Revolutionary War, including information on the colonies' relationship with Britain and the effects of the French and Indian War.
Discusses how and why the United States Constitution was created; includes the difficulties with ratification by the states; and explains the Bill of Rights.
An introduction to the weapons of the American Revolution, including muzzle loading flint-lock muskets, bayonets, pistols, knives, axes and tomahawks, sabers, swords, spears, and more.
