King George: What Was His Problem?

Explore the role of international figures and alliances in the American Revolution. How do these elements underscore the war’s significance as a global event?

Reflect on the Continental Congress’s evolution from a revolutionary body to a governing institution. How did its challenges and successes shape the development of American political systems?

Discuss the importance of recognizing lesser-known contributors to the American Revolution. How do their stories enrich the historical narrative and our understanding of the conflict’s complexity?

Analyze George Washington’s military strategy during the American Revolutionary War. How did his approach contribute to the eventual success of the American forces?

What impact did Steve Sheinkin’s narrative style and writing approach have on King George: What Was His Problem?

Delve into the espionage efforts and intelligence operations by both the British and Americans and highlight the key figures and operations that influenced the war’s outcome.

Discuss how Benedict Arnold’s transformation from a patriotic American general to a notorious traitor was fueled by personal grievances and ambitions. Examine the consequences of his intended betrayal.

Explore the irony of the American Revolution’s ideals of liberty and equality in the context of enslaving Founding Fathers. How did the practices of these leaders, such as George Washington, contrast with the revolutionary principles they championed, and what examples from their lives highlight this contradiction?