Founding Fathers

Season 1

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4 episodes · First aired 2000-11-27

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S1 E1Nov 27, 200043 min

Rebels With A Cause

Part 1 of a documentary series presenting the flesh-and-blood men behind early American legends examines the political agitation of the early 1770s and a group of loyal British citizens driven to commit treason.

S1 E2Dec 4, 200044 min

Taking Liberties

Join the first sessions of the Continental Congress and witness the battles of Lexington and Concord, the election of Washington as Commander of the Army, and publication of "Common Sense".

S1 E3Dec 11, 200043 min

You Say You Want a Revolution?

After undeclared war simmers for a year and peace talks fail, the Declaration of Independence is debated, written, and issued.

S1 E4Dec 18, 200044 min

A Healthy Consitution

The Founding Fathers face the momentous and monumental task of framing a federal constitution for the 13 states.