The American Revolution.

The American Revolution

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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UPCOMING EPISODES

Sun, 11/16 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

In Order to Be Free

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

Sun, 11/16 at 9:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

In Order to Be Free

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

Mon, 11/17 at 12:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

In Order to Be Free

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

Mon, 11/17 at 2:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

In Order to Be Free

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

Mon, 11/17 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

An Asylum for Mankind

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

Mon, 11/17 at 9:05 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

An Asylum for Mankind

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