Choose a song from Guns for General Washington and analyze how it reflects the emotions and experiences of the characters at the time it is sung. How does this song contribute to the overall atmosphere of the scene and the narrative as a whole?

Analyze the reliability of J.P. Becker’s journal as a historical source. What challenges might arise from relying on a young person’s perspective to document the events of the Revolutionary War?

Boston’s geographic location and features play a crucial role in the novel. How do the city’s physical characteristics, such as its harbor and surrounding terrain, influence the strategic decisions made by both the British and the American forces?