Browse Amazon Books: History, American Revolution

Colonists came to America for a variety of reasons, with religious freedom high on the list. The Revolution was fought primarily over taxation without representation. Even then, authoritarian ultra-conservative naysayers (Tories) wanted to destroy the qualities that have made our country what it is today.

	History > Americas > U.S. > Revolution & Founding >	Up One Level Top Search in History, American Revolution Keywords:
	Essential References for The American Revolution & Revolutionary War The Declaration of Independence The United States Constitution The Bill of Rights Library of Congress "Primary Documents in American History" -American Revolution & New Nation The Federalist Papers Common Sense The Crisis The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution The founding fathers drew upon diverse and often conflicting sources, and through heated public debate and a willingness to compromise when necessary developed a course of action that changed the world. Present-day ideologues can't hold a candle to the real story.