

Liberty's Kids
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Episodi
S1 E1 - The Boston Tea Party (pilot, Part I)
1 settembre 200223minColonists in Boston rebel against ""taxation without representation"" by throwing a fortune in tea into the harbor (12/16/73). Moses, James and Henri travel to Boston in search of Sarah, who has arrived from England on a tea-laden ship.Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E2 - Intolerable Acts (pilot, Part II)
2 settembre 200223minIn response to the Boston Tea Party, the British Parliament passes the ""Intolerable Acts,"" including ""quartering."" Boston becomes an occupied city (3/74-6/74). In England, Ben Franklin faces charges of treason (1/74).Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E3 - United We Stand
3 settembre 200223minAt the First Continental Congress, representatives of each colony meet as a group for the first time. Sam and John Adams argue that the Intolerable Acts are not just a New England problem, they are an ""American problem.""Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E4 - Liberty or Death!
4 settembre 200223minPatrick Henry, the greatest speaker of his day, stirs the South to the cause of freedom with his famous ""Give me Liberty or give me death!"" speech (3/23/75).Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E5 - The Midnight Ride
5 settembre 200223minPaul Revere and William Dawes spread the word that the ""British are coming!"" on the eve of ""the shot heard 'round the world.""Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E6 - The Shot Heard 'round the World
8 settembre 200223minThe Revolutionary War begins with the battles of Lexington and Concord. Minutemen -- citizens taking up arms -- fight the powerful, experienced Red Coats.Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E7 - Green Mountain Boys
9 settembre 200223minTrouble erupts in the New Hampshire Grants when settlers are forced from their homes (1770-1775). Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold reluctantly join forces to capture Fort Ticonderoga in New York.Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E8 - The Second Continental Congress
10 settembre 200223minThe colonies decide they need a national army. John Adams nominates George Washington -- over other candidates who include the President of Congress, John Hancock to lead the new force.Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E9 - Bunker Hill
11 settembre 200223minThe first major battle of the war. The Americans, with little ammunition, ""don't shoot until they see the whites of their eyes."" The battle results in a victory for the Crown, but at such a high cost to the British.Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E10 - Washington Takes Command
15 settembre 200223minGeorge Washington arrives in Boston to take command of the army (7/3/75). He has no idea if the New Englanders will follow a Virginian, but he is a born leader and quickly takes charge of the defense of Boston.Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E11 - Postmaster General Franklin
12 settembre 200223minBen Franklin is named the first Postmaster General of the colonies (7/26/75). When Patriot mail falls into the hands of the British, James and Sarah agree to carry important letters safely to New York.Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E12 - Common Sense
16 settembre 200223minThomas Paine publishes his famous pamphlet. It is an instant best seller, read by everyone from General George Washington to the lowest private in the army.Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E13 - The Turtle
19 settembre 200223minThe first attempt to sink a ship with a submarine fails (9/6/76). Still, the blockade of New York is weakened by another example of Yankee ingenuity. The Kids meet David Bushnell, the father of the submarine.Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E14 - The First Fourth of July
17 settembre 200223minAs Hessians arrive off the coast of Staten Island (7/4/76), John Adams finally convinces Congress that independence is the only answer to the colonies problems. They ask Thomas Jefferson to write the first draft of a ‚ Declaration of Independence.Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E15 - New York, New York
18 settembre 200223minAt the Battle of Long Island, Washington fights the British in open field battles -- with catastrophic results (8/27-29/76). His troops in disarray and his spirit nearly broken, the Commander vows to avoid open field battles.Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E16 - One Life to Lose
22 settembre 200223minA failed peace conference between the British Admiral Howe and John Adams and Ben Franklin convinces the American leaders that the British have no interest in making peace (9/11/76). Nathan Hale is caught spying and hanged (9/22/76).Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E17 - captain Molly
23 settembre 200223minBen Franklin, appointed to a commission to negotiate a treaty with the French, sails for France aboard the Reprisal (10/24/76). Fort Washington surrenders, a catastrophe for the American cause (11/12/76).Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E18 - American Crisis
24 settembre 200223minThe low point of the war for the Americans. Washington‚ is adjutant, General Joseph Reed, questions the Commander's ability to lead. General Lee ignores Washington's orders and is eventually captured by the British (12/13/76).Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E19 - Across the Delaware
25 settembre 200223minWashington re-crosses the Delaware River on Christmas Day. His troops defeat the sleeping Hessians at Trenton (12/26/76). Washington lights campfires to make it look like his men are bunking down for the night, then marches to Princeton.Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E20 - An American in Paris
26 settembre 200223minBen Franklin sets up residence in Paris and begins his uphill battle to enlist France in the American cause (12/28/76). Franklin's hopes are bolstered when news of the victories at Trenton and Princeton reach France.Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E21 - Sybil Ludington
29 settembre 200223minSixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington makes her own ‚midnight ride‚ in Westchester County, New York (4/26/77). Benedict Arnold fights for respect‚Äù from Congress. James learns that all kinds of people can be heroes.Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E22 - Lafayette Arrives
30 settembre 200223minThe 19-year-old Marquis de Lafayette arrives after an eventful journey from France and offers his services to Congress (7/27/77). He is sent to George Washington, who virtually adopts him as his son.Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E23 - The Hessians Are Coming
1 ottobre 200223minGeneral Horatio Gates defeats Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga (10/17/77). Benedict Arnold is the true hero of the battle but is angered when he fails to receive proper recognition. James witnesses the victory at Saratoga.Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E24 - Valley Forge
2 ottobre 200223minJames, Sarah and Henri are there as George Washington and his Continental Army endure a horrible winter at Valley Forge. Baron von Stueben drafts a training program for the army and helps Washington's troops.Periodo d’uso gratuito di AmebaS1 E25 - Allies at Last
3 ottobre 200223minNews of the American victory at Saratoga helps pave the way for Ben Franklin to negotiate a treaty with France. The treaty obligates the French to help fight the Revolutionary War (2/6/78).Periodo d’uso gratuito di Ameba