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In Part #4 of the America Begins Series, we explore the intense moments leading up to the Revolutionary War, including the Second Continental Congress, George Washington's difficult path to building a professional army, and the attempt to bring Canada into the cause. The Boston Massacre and the Boston tea party led to the infamous "Shot Heard Round the World" Dive into the raw challenges and surprising twists that marked the first steps toward American independence! We'll look at how the colonies struggled to unite under a single vision, Washington's early leadership hurdles, and the push to expand the revolution beyond the 13 colonies by recruiting allies from French Canada.

In Part #3 of the "America Begins" series, where we explore the defining moments that laid the foundation for America's revolution. In this full-length episode, we'll journey through the aftermath of the Seven Years' War, the onset of the transatlantic slave trade, and the early stirrings of the women's rights movement. We'll also uncover America's first pandemic and the rise of colonial tax evasion, which fueled growing resistance to British rule. Discover the significance of the First Continental Congress, the intensifying conflict with British Parliament, and the pivotal role of King George. This episode brings to light the critical events that set America on the path to independence. Don't miss this deep dive into the origins of America's fight for freedom!

In Part #2 of the America Begins Series, The Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years' War, a pivotal moment in early American history. Discover the implications of this treaty on French colonization in Louisiana and its impact on Native American alliances, including the Cherokee, Creek Indians, and Choctaw tribes. We explore how this conflict and the shifting dynamics between European powers in North America influenced the fur trade in America. Learn about the historical significance of Baton Rouge and the role of Spanish missions in Texas during this era. Follow the connections between Cherokee history, the development of the Cherokee syllabary, and the broader context of Native American-European trade following the war.

In Part #1 of the America Begins Series, We explore the rise of the fur trade, French settlement strategies, and how alliances between Native tribes and European colonizers shifted the course of history. Discover how the introduction of writing systems like the Cherokee syllabary helped Native Americans navigate these complex alliances. From the founding of Baton Rouge to the strategic missions set up by the Spanish in Texas, this video reveals how the French presence changed everything. Join us as we uncover this untold chapter of history that led to one of the greatest conflicts on the continent: the Seven Years War

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IGeorge Washington's losses are adding up and some in Congress begin to question his leadership. Washington's main concern, however, is sustaining and rebuilding his ragged, starving army. See more in Season 1, Episode 6, "Forging an Army."

IAmerica The Story of Us is an epic 12-hour television event that tells the extraordinary story of how America was invented. With highly realistic CGI animation, dramatic recreations and thoughtful insights from some of America’s most respected artists, business leaders, academics and intellectuals, it is the first television event in nearly 40 years to present a comprehensive telling of America’s history. Elaborate, ambitious and cinematic, America The Story of Us will take you into the moments when Americans harnessed technology to advance human progress, from the rigors of linking the continent by transcontinental railroad–the internet of its day–to triumphing over vertical space through the construction of steel structured buildings to putting a man on the moon.

IThe United States of America was a bold invention of enormous risk. An 8-year war of independence, followed by intense political debate produced a government of, by and for the people. See more in Season 1, Episode 1, "Assume the Position 1789-1825."

Step into the pivotal moments that shaped the foundation of the United States. The Making of the Constitution unveils the intense debates, groundbreaking ideas, and visionary leadership that birthed a revolutionary document. From the chaos of the Articles of Confederation to the brilliance of the Constitutional Convention, discover how the Founding Fathers overcame deep divisions to craft a framework of governance that endures to this day.

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