1775-1783

Provides a chronological look at the history of the American colonies when their leaders were struggling with decisions about whether rebellion was the right response to the tyranny of Great Britain.

Presents an examination of the important leaders of the American Revolutionary War, from the Patriots fighting in the trenches, to the government ministers, military commanders, politians, and idealists who shaped the outcome of the conflict. Includes illustrations.

Follows the life of the Virginia lawmaker and politician, known for his stirring speeches and eloquent writing.

A brief biography of the woman who disguised herself as a man and joined the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

Thomas Paine, a native of Thetford, England, arrived in America's colonies with little in the way of money, reputation, or prospects, though he did have a letter of recommendation in his pocket from Benjamin Franklin. Paine also had a passion for liberty in all its forms, and an abiding hatred of tyranny. His forceful, direct expression of those principles found voice in a pamphlet he wrote entitled Common Sense, which proved to be the most influential political work of the time. Ultimately, Paine's treatise provided inspiration to the second Continental Congress for the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. 46 Pages is a dramatic look at a pivotal moment in our country's formation, a scholar's meticulous recreation of the turbulent years leading up to the Revolutionary War, retold with excitement and new insight.

Includes index. A history of the war told in the words of those who fought it.

Recounts the last military campaign of the Revolutionary War which culminated in the surrender of Cornwallis' men to the French and Americans in 1781.

An old and a young soldier exchange feelings about the hard winter they spend at Valley Forge.

Twenty-five one-act plays and programs including drama, comedy, and choral readings, featuring George Washington, Molly Pitcher, Thomas Paine, and other herioc figures of Revolutionary times.

Explores the actions of the Second Continental Congress, discussing the Continental Army, the Articles of Confederation, retreat to Baltimore, problems, and adjournment in 1781.