The American Revolution

Thirteen colonies unite in rebellion, win their independence, and found the United States.

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Episodes

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    The Soul of All America (December 1777 – May 1780): asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Soul of All America (December 1777 – May 1780)

    The war drags on and moves to new theaters: at sea, in Indian Country, and in the South.
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    Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 – February 1778): asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 – February 1778)

    Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga allows France to enter the war.
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    The Times That Try Men’s Souls (July 1776 – January 1777): asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Times That Try Men’s Souls (July 1776 – January 1777)

    Washington abandons New York City and flees across New Jersey, before attacking Trenton.
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    An Asylum for Mankind (May 1775 – July 1776): asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    An Asylum for Mankind (May 1775 – July 1776)

    Washington takes command of the Continental Army. Congress declares American independence.
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    In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775): asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775)

    Political protest escalates into violence. War gives thirteen colonies a common cause.

Specials

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    Campus Conversation

    The film directors and guests discuss the Revolutionary War’s significance for young people today.

About The American Revolution

Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world.

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Extras

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    Benedict Arnold Turns Traitor and Defects to the British: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Benedict Arnold Turns Traitor and Defects to the British

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    Bernardo de Gálvez & His Big Ambitions: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Bernardo de Gálvez & His Big Ambitions

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    Elizabeth Freeman Successfully Sues for Her Freedom: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Elizabeth Freeman Successfully Sues for Her Freedom

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    Episode 6: Introduction: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Episode 6: Introduction

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    General Nathanael Greene in the South: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    General Nathanael Greene in the South

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    George Washington Stops a Mutiny: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    George Washington Stops a Mutiny

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    James Forten Becomes a Privateer: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    James Forten Becomes a Privateer

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    Preview: The Most Sacred Thing: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Preview: The Most Sacred Thing

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    The Battle of Cowpens: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Battle of Cowpens

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    The Battle of Yorktown & The End of the American Revolution: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Battle of Yorktown & The End of the American Revolution

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    The Constitution & The Formation of A More Perfect Union: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Constitution & The Formation of A More Perfect Union

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    The Continental Army Disbands: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Continental Army Disbands