This book is a guide to the study of the formation of our country, the prominent men who made it happen, and the significant events that occurred during this process. It presents life timelines of these prominent men and the difficulties they faced in everyday life. It shows ties to the Revolutionary War, which was proceeding concurrently with the formation of the republic. It further provides information on the slaveholdings of these founding fathers. The complete Declaration of Independence is included; the reading of which brings forth a better understanding of life in the colonies before independence was achieved.