Preview: An Asylum for Mankind
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Washington takes command of the Continental Army. Congress declares American independence.
New Englanders rush to surround the British Army in Boston, but as war begins Americans find themselves sharply divided. After the Battle of Bunker’s Hill, George Washington of Virginia arrives to command the newly created Continental Army. In July 1776, the Continental Congress issues the Declaration of Independence, insisting on the people’s right to resist tyranny and govern themselves.
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Episodes presented in 4K UHD on supported devices. Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and...
Preview: An Asylum for Mankind
Preview: Episode 2 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
New Englanders rush to surround the British Army in Boston, but as war begins Americans find themselves sharply divided. After the Battle of Bunker’s Hill, George Washington of Virginia arrives to command the newly created Continental Army. In July 1776, the Continental Congress issues the Declaration of Independence, insisting on the people’s right to resist tyranny and govern themselves.
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A rare opportunity.
"They found a way to escape their situation."
And the most important words in American history.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal."
When the American Revolution continues.
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Clip: Ep2 | 8m 18s | Benedict Arnold's army braves the fierce winter to attack Quebec City in Canada. (8m 18s)
"Common Sense" and the Birth of a New World
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Clip: Ep2 | 6m 36s | "Common Sense" awakens the American colonies to the idea of true independence. (6m 36s)
The Declaration of Independence & Birth of the United States
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Clip: Ep2 | 11m 47s | Thomas Jefferson writes the Declaration of Independence and proclaims all men are created equal. (11m 47s)
Dunmore's Proclamation & Black Americans in the Revolution
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Clip: Ep2 | 9m 20s | Royal governor Lord Dunmore offers freedom to enslaved people that fight their Patriot masters. (9m 20s)
George Washington: Farmer, Patriot, Commander
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Clip: Ep2 | 4m 56s | George Washington assumes command of the Continental Army and must turn it into a unified force. (4m 56s)
John Peters... an enemy to Congress?
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Clip: Ep2 | 2m 5s | John Peters was the most respected man in his small settlement until the First Continental Congress. (2m 5s)
One of the Most Extraordinary Expeditions in American History
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Clip: Ep2 | 6m 57s | Henry Knox leads a daring expedition to deliver artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. (6m 57s)
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Episodes presented in 4K UHD on supported devices. Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and...