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Rise To Rebellion: A Novel of the American Revolution

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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Both Parliament and the British military command misjudge the culture of dissatisfaction in the colonies. What are the most striking examples of each, and what are their direct consequences?

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Why does Adams agree to defend the British officer accused of murder in the Boston Massacre incident? What does it say about his character and values, and does this waver throughout the text?

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What are some of the factors that contribute to Ben Franklin’s change of heart in embracing independence beyond the revelation of his involvement with Hutchinson’s letters?

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