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Chronicles the events leading up to the declaration of war and the lasting effects the American Revolution has had on the shaping of our country today.
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Featuring dramatic readings from letters and diaries of the period plus live-action re-creations, this compelling series traces the events leading up to the war and America's fight for freedom. In 1763, the French have left and America is at peace under British rule. But dissention is mounting, signified by the Boston Tea Party and publication of Thomas Paine's book, Common Sense. Follow the course of revolution as George Washington assumes leadership, Benjamin Franklin goes to France seeking support, and colonists come together in a conflict that will forge a new nation.
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