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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Sun, 11/30 at 11:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
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, 11/30 at 1:30 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.
Sun, 11/30 at 4:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
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.
Mon, 12/1 at 1:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776.
Mon, 12/1 at 9:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776.
Sun, 12/7 at 9:00 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.
Mon, 12/8 at 1:00 am 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.
Mon, 12/8 at 9:00 am 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.