Examining how America's founding turned the world upside-down as the thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent.
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Tue, 4/28 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776.
Tue, 4/28 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
General Howe takes Philadelphia, but the Americans' surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga encourages France to support the U.S.
Wed, 4/29 at 1:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
General Howe takes Philadelphia, but the Americans' surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga encourages France to support the U.S.
Fri, 5/1 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
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.
Fri, 5/1 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
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.
Sat, 5/2 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
General Howe takes Philadelphia, but the Americans' surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga encourages France to support the U.S.
Sat, 5/2 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
General Howe takes Philadelphia, but the Americans' surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga encourages France to support the U.S.
Mon, 5/4 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
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.