This story takes place in the American Revolution from 1767 to 1783. Embark on John Anderson’s journey from a merchant to an American soldier as you go through the era of the American revolution. He evolves from a humble businessmen into a courageous patriot fighting for liberty. His narrative provides a perspective of an ordinary man navigating through the changes in the early America.

The American Revolution had significant global impacts, despite their continuity and changes within the United States. While power still remained concentrated on wealthy white men, there were still slavery in the south. Also the separation of churches and states stayed the same. The revolution still brought notable changes, including the allowance for land expansion, and the fact that sons and daughters had the right to inherit property.