Founding Fathers

Founding Fathers

2000
Founding Fathers
Founding Fathers

Founding Fathers

7.5 | en |

Four episodes: "Rebels With A Cause" discusses Sam Adams and John Hancock and how they influenced the start of the revolution. "Taking Liberties" discusses the heavy British tax levies, the Boston Massacre, the eloquence of orator Patrick Henry and the attempt of Benjamin Franklin to patch things up with King George. "You Say You Want a Revolution" discusses Thomas Jefferson, the early failures of George Washington, the arrest of Benjamin Franklin's son for plotting to aid the British and the support of the French. "A healthy Constitution" goes into what happened after the final defeat of the British, the lack of funds to run the country, James Madison's salvation of the revolution, and George Washington's refusal of the title "King".

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EP4  A Healthy Consitution
Dec. 18,2000
A Healthy Consitution

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

EP3  You Say You Want a Revolution?
Dec. 11,2000
You Say You Want a Revolution?

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

EP2  Taking Liberties
Dec. 04,2000
Taking Liberties

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".

EP1  Rebels With A Cause
Nov. 27,2000
Rebels With A Cause

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.

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Released: 2000-11-27 | Released Producted By: History , Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:
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Four episodes: "Rebels With A Cause" discusses Sam Adams and John Hancock and how they influenced the start of the revolution. "Taking Liberties" discusses the heavy British tax levies, the Boston Massacre, the eloquence of orator Patrick Henry and the attempt of Benjamin Franklin to patch things up with King George. "You Say You Want a Revolution" discusses Thomas Jefferson, the early failures of George Washington, the arrest of Benjamin Franklin's son for plotting to aid the British and the support of the French. "A healthy Constitution" goes into what happened after the final defeat of the British, the lack of funds to run the country, James Madison's salvation of the revolution, and George Washington's refusal of the title "King".

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Edward Herrmann , Beau Bridges , James Woods

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