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

Mon, 4/20 at 8:00 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.

Tue, 4/21 at 1:00 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.

Fri, 4/24 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

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.

Fri, 4/24 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

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.

Sat, 4/25 at 8:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

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.

Sat, 4/25 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

An Asylum for Mankind

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

Sat, 4/25 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

An Asylum for Mankind

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

Mon, 4/27 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

The Times That Try Men's Souls

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.