revolutionaries

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revolutionaries

What would the founders do?

our questions, their answers
2006
Historian Richard Brookhiser uses his knowledge of the Founding Fathers to apply their views to the political and social issues that face modern society, including weapons of mass destruction, unwed mothers, minorities in the military, and other topics.

Thomas Paine and the fight for liberty

2006
Examines the life of Thomas Paine, discussing how his words inspired the nation during the crisis of the Revolutionary War, and looking at the events that led to his downfall.

Crispus Attucks and the Boston Massacre

Depicts the life of Crispus Attucks, an important figure in African American history, from slavery, to working as a whaler and rope-maker, to his death. Includes descriptions of several other African Americans who played important roles in the American Revolution.

Who was Betsy Ross?

2001
Illustrations and simple text introduce young readers to the life of Betsy Ross.

Molly Pitcher

2004
Presents the life story of Molly Pitcher, a heroine in the Battle of Monmouth Court House, during the American Revolution.

Samuel Adams

2005
Examines the life of American patriot Samuel Adams, discussing his childhood in Boston, his education and failed careers, his money woes, involvement in politics, and role in urging the colonies toward independence.

Mobile Suit Gundam 00

2nd season
2010
Celestial Being rises again, armed with the new Gundam "Double-Oh" piloted by Gundam Meister Setsuna F. Seiei, to put an end to the oppression of the Earth's people by the Autonomous Peace-Keeping Force A-LAWS of the Earth Sphere Federation.

Mobile Suit Gundam 00

2009
Earth in the year 2307 has developed a new source of energy provided by a large-scale solar power generation system which is controlled by three superpower blocs, but that control is threatened when a private armed organization called Celestial Being--which is in possession of Gundam mobile suits--appears on the scene to intervene in all acts of war.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

1989
A biography of the Mexican priest who led his Indian followers to revolt against the Spaniards and became known as "The Father of Mexican Independence.".

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