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This excerpt from Gordon Wood shows how the ideals of 'republicanism' influenced the governments being formed at the start of the Revolutionary War.

This excerpt from Sarah Purcell argues shared experiences of the Revolutionary War offered Americans an opportunity to create a sense of national identity

Read an excerpt from David McCullough about the Founding Fathers negotiating with the British as they begin talks to officially end the war.

View our list of 2019 Summer Reading Books about the American Revolutionary War to share stories of history with children of all ages!

This excerpt from authors Richard Brown and Paul Cohen charts the territorial claims and geographic strategy behind military campaigns during the Revolutionary War.

View our list of 2020 Summer Reading Books about the American Revolutionary War to share stories of history with children of all ages!

View our list of 2018 Summer Reading Books about the American Revolutionary War to share stories of history with children of all ages!

This excerpt from Paul Staiti discusses artist and Revolutionary War veteran John Trumbull’s effort to create the paintings for the US Capitol Building.

Read an excerpt from T. Cole Jones's book, Captives of Liberty: Prisoners of War and the Politics of Vengeance in the American Revolution.

In 1942, African American World War II veteran John Edward James, Jr. was denied his commission as second lieutenant because of the color of his skin. More than 75 years later, the government is finally making amends.