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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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  • The American Revolution: The Times That Try Men's Souls: TVSS: Iconic

    The American Revolution

    The Times That Try Men's Souls

    Saturday
    Jun 6

    2 Hours 30 Minutes

    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.
  • The American Revolution: Conquer by a Drawn Game: TVSS: Iconic

    The American Revolution

    Conquer by a Drawn Game

    Saturday
    Jun 6

    2 Hours 30 Minutes

    General Howe takes Philadelphia, but the Americans' surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga encourages France to support the U.S.
  • The American Revolution: The Times That Try Men's Souls: TVSS: Iconic

    The American Revolution

    The Times That Try Men's Souls

    Monday
    Jun 8

    2 Hours 30 Minutes

    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.
  • The American Revolution: Conquer by a Drawn Game: TVSS: Iconic

    The American Revolution

    Conquer by a Drawn Game

    Monday
    Jun 8

    2 Hours 30 Minutes

    General Howe takes Philadelphia, but the Americans' surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga encourages France to support the U.S.
  • The American Revolution: The Soul of All America: TVSS: Iconic

    The American Revolution

    The Soul of All America

    Saturday
    Jun 13

    2 Hours 45 Minutes

    The French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters; navies battle off England and in the Caribbean, while armies advance in Indian Country and the South; the British take Charleston.
  • The American Revolution: The Most Sacred Thing: TVSS: Iconic

    The American Revolution

    The Most Sacred Thing

    Saturday
    Jun 13

    2 Hours 45 Minutes

    British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states; supported by the French, a victory at Yorktown secures independence for the Americans.

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