Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world.
The American Revolution: Connecting Students to Our Shared History, A Live Conversation With Filmmakers
Join PBS Learning Media during the premiere week of The American Revolution on PBS for a conversation with filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt.
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