Books in Forged on Freedom: The Making of America series

Reading the 27 amendments built into America's constitution may not seem exciting at first. Look beyond the old-fashioned phrasing and the government terms, however, and you will find remarkable details. You will meet political leaders and representatives struggling to make the wisest choices, American citizens fighting for basic rights, and a country that is constantly adjusting to the changes it faces with every passing year. The story behind each amendment is important to understand-and fascinating to learn.

The British Army-the best in the world-expected to easily win the war against the American colonies. It was a war that should have been a short footnote in the history of the British Empire. The Continental Army-made up of farmers, merchants, and craftsmen-scarcely fought with gunpowder, let alone guns. They could not possibly succeed in their quest to form a new nation. On the way to victory, the British met American Commander-in-Chief George Washington, a man with an indomitable will. He led an army that refused to lose, no matter how great the odds or how many times it was discounted. In the end, it was the British who were desperate for peace. This is the story of the Revolutionary War and how it produced a country forged on freedom.

From the basic belief that men should live free of tyranny arose a new nation, but it took specific action by the people of the British colonies to create it. Learn about the exact events that led to the birth of America, and about the people who shaped it into the nation we know today, one built by the will of its people and forged on freedom. This set includes the following titles: Roots of the Revolution, The Revolutionary War: The War for Freedom, , The Constitution: Defender of Freedom, and The Amendments to the Constitution.