Founding Fathers
Witness the birth of the American republic.
- 2000-2000
- 1 season
- History Channel
- Documentary
- TV-G
Witness the birth of the American republic.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2000
Episode 1
Rebels with a Cause
Sun, Nov 26, 2000 43 mins
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.
Episode 2
Taking Liberties
Mon, Nov 27, 2000 42 mins
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".
Episode 3
You Say You Want a Revolution
Tue, Nov 28, 2000 42 mins
After undeclared war simmers for a year and peace talks fail, the Declaration of Independence is debated, written, and issued.
Episode 4
A Healthy Constitution
Wed, Nov 29, 2000 43 mins
The Founding Fathers face the momentous and monumental task of framing a federal constitution for the 13 states.