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The American Revolution
The Times That Try Men’s Souls (July 1776 – January 1777)
Season 1
Episode 3
The Revolution, now a war for American independence, faces its toughest challenge yet as General Washington tries to defend New York City from invasion by sea. The resulting Battle of Long Island is a huge defeat for the Americans, who narrowly escape and spend the next several months on the run. In late December, Washington’s army regroups and prepares to attack an outpost in Trenton, New Jersey.
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Victory at Yorktown secures independence. Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
1:53:53
The war drags on and moves to new theaters: at sea, in Indian Country, and in the South.
1:55:38
Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga allows France to enter the war.
2:04:18
Washington takes command of the Continental Army. Congress declares American independence.
1:56:09
Political protest escalates into violence. War gives thirteen colonies a common cause.