They Made a Revolution 1776 Author:Jules Archer Their chances were slim. It was far more likely that they would swing from a British gallows than win. But in spite of all the odds they resisted. They made a revolution. . . and history. — Here they are. . . the bold ones. . . the men and women courageous enough to fight for freedom: John & Abigail Adams; George & Martha Washington, Tom Jeff... more »erson, Ben Franklin, and all the others who in 1776 gambled and won.« less