The American Revolution (miniseries) - Episodes

Episodes

"Boston, Bloody Boston."
The controversies and conflicts leading to war, including the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
"Rebellion to Revolution."
The Revolutionaries lay siege to Boston; the formation of the Continental Army and the conscription of slaves by both sides.
"Declaring Independence."
Dark and devastating struggles challenge the dreams for independence in 1776.
"American Crisis."
General George Washington gambles on a brilliant yet dangerously daring stroke to save his army and America.
"Path to World War."
Benjamin Franklin tries to convince the French to join the fight against Britain; Philadelphia falls to the British; the Americans win a stunning victory at Saratoga and gain a new ally.
"Forging an Army."
Washington struggles to sustain and rebuild his Army at Valley Forge.
"Treason & Betrayal."
General Benedict Arnold betrays the revolution.
"The War Heads South."
The British lay siege to Charleston.
"Hornet's Nest."
War erupts in the Southern Colonies.
"The End Game."
The struggle for independence reaches its climax as both sides are tired of the war.
"Becoming a Nation."
King George III is forced by the parliament to sue for peace and Washington disbands the Continental Army
"Road to the Presidency."
The War is over, but Washington is enlisted for another duty.
"A President and His Revolution."
While Washington is on his way to be inaugurated as the first US president, he looks back at some defining moments in the revolution.

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