Revolutionary Wars Chapters

When people tire of governmental tyranny, they sometimes revolt. Those revolutionary wars - like the French Revolution - profoundly change both a country and its culture. This collection contains stories about such events.

Jacob Abrams and fellow Russian socialists suffer arrest and trial for speaking and writing against US-government actions.

Creating rebellious ideas, religious leaders insist that fighting a tyrant is a Christian duty.

Benedict Arnold complains to George Washington about his court martial for misuse of government funds.

On November 28, 1775, the Continental Congress establishes the U.S. Navy. Soon after, John Paul Jones raises a thirteen-striped flag (known as the "G...

On November 28, 1775, Congressestablishesthe U.S. Navy to stand against the British.

As a sign of freedom, the colonies begin printing their own money.

Colonists are upset with Britain for enforcing unpopular trade regulations against them.

Benedict Arnold seeks safety on a British ship.

Francis Marion ("The Patriot" calls him Benjamin Martin - played by Mel Gibson) and his band of guerillas chase the British out of South Carolina.

King George III is unwillingtocompromise with the colonies in order to avoid a long and costly war.

King George III is unwilling to compromise with the colonies in order to avoid a long and costly war. The colonists are willing to rebel to overthrow ...

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