Liberty The American Revolution Oh Fatal Ambition

The united states need funds and military support. Benjamin Franklin goes to France in hopes of creating an alliance tha... (more)

The united states need funds and military support. Benjamin Franklin goes to France in hopes of creating an alliance that will provide both. He charms the French, but fails to loosen their purse strings. Meanwhile, John Burgoyne's British army marches down the Hudson River, trying to cut off New England from the other colonies. Burgoyne is thwarted by a continental force at Saratoga. News of Burgoyne's defeat encourages the French to help the American side. It is now a world war. (less)

Peace -- and a burst of creativity -- comes to the United States. A distinctly American culture is about to be born. But... (more)

Peace -- and a burst of creativity -- comes to the United States. A distinctly American culture is about to be born. But governing the world's newest republic is not easy. Congress is ineffectual. Individual states act like sovereign nations. By the time the Constitutional Convention convenes in 1787, many wonder if the country can survive. The long ratification process that follows helps define what sort of nation the United States is to be -- a process that continues to this day. (less)

In the second episode, most Americans cannot imagine a complete break from Britain, even after shots are fired at Lexing... (more)

In the second episode, most Americans cannot imagine a complete break from Britain, even after shots are fired at Lexington. Powerful words push matters over the edge in 1776. A pamphlet, Common Sense, and the Declaration of Independence argue that it is the natural right of men to govern themselves. For Americans, there is no looking back. George Washington's army is created. There will be war with England. (less)

LIBERTY! The American Revolution is a dramatic documentary about the birth of the American Republic and the struggle of ... (more)

LIBERTY! The American Revolution is a dramatic documentary about the birth of the American Republic and the struggle of a loosely connected group of states to become a nation. The George Foster Peabody award-winning series brings the people, events and ideas of the revolution to life through military reenactments and dramatic recreations performed by a distinguished cast. Click on a topic to learn more. (less)