Founding Fathers

Season 1

2000 · 4 episodes · 2h 54m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Rebels With A Cause

   27 Nov 2000 · 43 min

   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.

2. 2

   2. Taking Liberties

   4 Dec 2000 · 44 min

   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".

3. 3

   3. You Say You Want a Revolution?

   11 Dec 2000 · 43 min

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

4. 4

   4. A Healthy Consitution

   18 Dec 2000 · 44 min

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