The American Revolution

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Go behind the scenes with Ken Burns and the filmmaking team to learn about making the series.

Political protest escalates into violence. War gives thirteen colonies a common cause.

Washington takes command of the Continental Army. Congress declares American independence.

Washington abandons New York City and flees across New Jersey, before attacking Trenton.

Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga allows France to enter the war.

The war drags on and moves to new theaters: at sea, in Indian Country, and in the South.

Victory at Yorktown secures independence. Americans aspire for a more perfect union.