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The filmmakers discuss how the story of The American Revolution came together.
Historian Christopher Brown. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
Historian Stephen Conway on the psychological impact of Saratoga on the British.
John Adams, read by Paul Giamatti. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
Historian Annette Gordon-Reed. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
A spark ignites—quiet, unstoppable. What follows changes everything.
Historian Jane Kamensky. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
Historian Stacey Schiff. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
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The war drags on and moves to new theaters: at sea, in Indian Country, and in the South.
Political protest escalates into violence. War gives thirteen colonies a common cause.
Washington takes command of the Continental Army. Congress declares American independence.
Washington abandons New York City and flees across New Jersey, before attacking Trenton.
Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga allows France to enter the war.
Victory at Yorktown secures independence. Americans aspire for a more perfect union.