History

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.

Schedule

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    The American Revolution

    In Order to Be Free

    Tuesday
    Apr 21

    2 Hours

    Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.
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    The American Revolution

    In Order to Be Free

    Tuesday
    Apr 21

    2 Hours

    Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.
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    The American Revolution

    In Order to Be Free

    Tuesday
    Apr 21

    2 Hours

    Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.
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    The American Revolution: In Order to Be Free: TVSS: Iconic

    The American Revolution

    In Order to Be Free

    Tuesday
    Apr 21

    2 Hours

    Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.
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    The American Revolution

    An Asylum for Mankind

    Tuesday
    Apr 21

    2 Hours 05 Minutes

    Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776.
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    The American Revolution

    An Asylum for Mankind

    Tuesday
    Apr 21

    2 Hours

    Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776.
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    The American Revolution

    An Asylum for Mankind

    Wednesday
    Apr 22

    2 Hours 05 Minutes

    Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776.
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    The American Revolution

    An Asylum for Mankind

    Wednesday
    Apr 22

    2 Hours 30 Minutes

    Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776.
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    The American Revolution: In Order to Be Free: TVSS: Iconic

    The American Revolution

    In Order to Be Free

    Friday
    Apr 24

    2 Hours

    Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.
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    The American Revolution

    In Order to Be Free

    Saturday
    Apr 25

    2 Hours

    Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.
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    The American Revolution: In Order to Be Free: TVSS: Iconic

    The American Revolution

    In Order to Be Free

    Saturday
    Apr 25

    2 Hours

    Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.
  • Image
    The American Revolution: An Asylum for Mankind: TVSS: Iconic

    The American Revolution

    An Asylum for Mankind

    Saturday
    Apr 25

    2 Hours

    Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776.
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    The American Revolution: An Asylum for Mankind: TVSS: Iconic

    The American Revolution

    An Asylum for Mankind

    Sunday
    Apr 26

    2 Hours

    Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776.
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    The American Revolution

    The Times That Try Men's Souls

    Monday
    Apr 27

    2 Hours

    British General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey before attacking an outpost at Trenton.
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    The American Revolution

    The Times That Try Men's Souls

    Monday
    Apr 27

    2 Hours

    British General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey before attacking an outpost at Trenton.
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    The American Revolution: The Times That Try Men's Souls: TVSS: Iconic

    The American Revolution

    The Times That Try Men's Souls

    Monday
    Apr 27

    2 Hours

    British General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey before attacking an outpost at Trenton.
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    The American Revolution: The Times That Try Men's Souls: TVSS: Iconic

    The American Revolution

    The Times That Try Men's Souls

    Tuesday
    Apr 28

    2 Hours

    British General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey before attacking an outpost at Trenton.
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    The American Revolution: The Times That Try Men's Souls: TVSS: Iconic

    The American Revolution

    The Times That Try Men's Souls

    Tuesday
    Apr 28

    2 Hours

    British General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey before attacking an outpost at Trenton.
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    The American Revolution: The Times That Try Men's Souls: TVSS: Iconic

    The American Revolution

    The Times That Try Men's Souls

    Tuesday
    Apr 28

    2 Hours

    British General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey before attacking an outpost at Trenton.
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    The American Revolution

    Conquer by a Drawn Game

    Tuesday
    Apr 28

    2 Hours

    General Howe takes Philadelphia, but the Americans' surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga encourages France to support the U.S.

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