The American Revolution S01E06 · The Most Sacred Thing (May 1780 – Onward)

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British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states; supported by the French, a victory at Yorktown secures independence for the Americans.

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1. 1 1. In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775)2025-11-16 · 1h 56mOpposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.
2. 2 2. An Asylum for Mankind (May 1775 – July 1776)2025-11-17 · 2h 4mCongress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776.
3. 3 3. The Times That Try Men's Souls (July 1776 – January 1777)2025-11-18 · 1h 55mBritish General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey before attacking an outpost at Trenton.
4. 4 4. Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 – February 1778)2025-11-19 · 1h 56mGeneral Howe takes Philadelphia, but the Americans' surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga encourages France to support the U.S.
5. 5 5. The Soul of All America (December 1777 – May 1780)2025-11-20 · 1h 54mThe French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters; navies battle off England and in the Caribbean, while armies advance in Indian Country and the South; t
6. 6 6. The Most Sacred Thing (May 1780 – Onward)2025-11-21 · 2h 11mBritish General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states; supported by the French, a victory at Yorktown secures independence for the Americans.