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It was the war that gave birth to the United States, the world’s first—and today, oldest—liberal democracy. The Revolution liberated the 13 colonies from British rule and created heroes and battles now secure in national lore: George Washington. Paul Revere. Alexander Hamilton. The Battles of Bunker Hill, Saratoga, and Yorktown. But what led these heroes to upturn their lives of comfort for the dangerous pursuit of the difficult ideals of
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Through the use of still pictures, interviews with experts and historical re-enactments, this video series explores the struggle for power that took place between the American colonies and Great Britain. From the colonists' rejection of mercantilism, to the "shot heard 'round the world, " to the establishment of a new nation, students will review the decisions and documents that led to and shaped the new republic. They will also learn about the people...