1775-1783

Provides a history of the Articles of Confederation and explains why they are important.

Examines the events leading up to the creation of the American Constitution and Bill of Rights. Includes a timeline, a glossary, a website for further information, and photographs.

Discusses the people and events that helped create the Declaration of Independence. Features color illustrations, fact boxes, a timeline, a glossary, and further reading.

Presents the history of the Articles of Confederation, describing their creation and impact on the formation of America. Features color illustrations, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

Introduces Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, discussing its role as a patriotic symbol in American history. Includes color photographs, a chronology, a glossary, and further resources.

Looks at how the government of the United States was formed after the American Revolution.

Learn as abolitionists fought to end slavery and influential southerners fought to keep it, turning the institution of slavery into a political issue.

The tale of how the colonial Americans won their independence from Great Britain is well-known among young and old, and its retelling continues to be an inspiration for the struggling and downtrodden. Readers will be introduced to the stressful, tense, and sometimes violent days leading up to the revolution. The instructive text then goes on to discuss major battles, war strategies, and tide-turning events. Both text and sidebars highlight important figures and events in this classic historical tale of perseverance that never grows stale.

Presents American statesman, inventor, and philosopher Benjamin Franklin's autobiography as well as its draft scheme and Franklin's Dogood Papers and "Journal of a Voyage." Also includes an introduction by Stacy Schiff.

An anthology of writings by Benjamin Franklin, including his autobiography, "Poor Richard's Almanac", the Silence Dogood letters, personal letters, speeches, and more.