In the first two chapters of “Guns for General Washington: A Story of the American Revolution,” we meet a young boy named Tom who lives in a small town in Connecticut. Tom is excited about the news of the American Revolution and wants to help fight for freedom. He joins a group of men who are gathering guns to send to General Washington’s army. Tom’s father is worried about him getting involved in the war, but Tom is determined to do his part. As they work together to collect guns, Tom learns about the sacrifices and bravery of the soldiers fighting for independence.