The American Revolution, One Nation's Rise To Independence

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The American Revolution, One Nation's Rise To Independence (2005)

Features the voices of Emmy Award-winner Kelsey Grammer (Frasier) and Michael Learned (The Waltons). Over eight hours of top-notch documentary programming on five DVDs. The most comprehensive documentary overview of the War of Independence available on DVD. Revisit the birth of a nation in this definitive look at America's fight for independence and rise to glory. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION features 10 powerful documentaries totaling over 8 hours of essential programming available together for the first time. From the Declaration of Independence to the Treaty of Paris, these are the stories and events surrounding the remarkable achievements of heroic individuals seized by the epic forces of history. Hear the words of Founding Fathers and other key figures read by actors like as Kelsey Grammer (Frasier) and Michael Learned (The Waltons), while thrilling re-enactments of great battles, compelling period images, rare archival material and commentary by leading historians brings the past vividly alive. Between Bunker Hill and Yorktown to Ben Franklin's masterful diplomacy and Benedict Arnold's deceit and tragedy, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION presents a sweeping canvas of history.

Episodes:
01. The Conflict Ignites
Where we are shown the elements that lead up to the eventual war with England. It examines the war of ideas that eventually set the stage for the "shot heard round the world".

02. 1776
Examines how, once we had open conflict with England, we selected a Virginia farmer to head up the Continental Army. It also shows that the leaders tried to come to some agreement with the King, but he would have none of it; and that led to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence.

03. Washington & Arnold
After defeats in New York and Long Island and being on the ropes, Washington crosses the Delaware and captures Trenton and Princeton. Under Arnold, the British suffer further defeats at Saratoga. At this time Franklin is also negotiating with the French to declare war on England and recognize America as new nation.

04. The World At War
Describes the bitter winter at Valley Forge and how the soldiers are forged into a superior army. Shown here are the Battle of Monmouth, the western clashes between the loyalists who fight against the likes of George Rogers Clark, John Butler, and Daniel Boone.

05. England's Last Chance
Which finds Benedict Arnold guilty of treason as he escapes to Britain. The war is also being fought on the high seas, with Captain John Paul Jones defeating the British frigate Seapis in a battle on the North Sea coast of England. Also featured is the victory at Charleston, the Battle of Cowpens, and Cornwallis' retreat to Virginia.

06. Birth of the Republic
Concludes the revolution with Cornwallis's surrender to Washington at Yorktown on October 19, 1781, and the signing of the Treaty of Paris two years later. Finally there is a look at what happened to the key figures who participated in this war.

07. Biography: George Washington, Founding Father
Takes a close look at the man behind the myth, who symbolized the spirit and values of the world's first democratic nation and looks at how the only man who could have taken complete power of America and become king set the precedent of remaining in office for only two terms.

08. Biography: Benjamin Franklin, Citizen of the World
Examines the creator of Poor Richard's Almanac, the post office, the public library system, and the man who negotiated with France for the recognition of the infant America.

09. Biography: Paul Revere, The Midnight Rider
Describe how large a role he played in the American Revolution. As a courier and spy, he helped organize the Boston Tea Party and enraged the British.

10. Biography: Benedict Arnold, Triumph and Treason
Explores the story behind the man who, as a hero, defeated the British at Ticonderoga and nearly made Canada the 14th colony, and as a traitor, turned over documents to the British. Examined here are the questions: "Was he forced into this position?" and "Did he deserve his ignominious fate?"

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