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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".
Castfull cast & details
Edward HerrmannNarrator
Beau BridgesSamuel Adams (voice)
James WoodsJohn Adams (voice)
Peter CoyoteJohn Hancock (voice) / Thomas Jefferson (voice)
Michael YorkAlexander Hamilton (voice) / Thomas Paine (voice)
Randy TravisJames Madison (voice)
Hal HolbrookBenjamin Franklin (voice)
Burt ReynoldsPatrick Henry (voice)Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01Rebels With A CauseNovember 27, 2000—Part 1 of a documentary series presenting the flesh-and-blood men behind early American legends examines the political agitation of the earl
- S01E02Taking LibertiesDecember 4, 2000—Join the first sessions of the Continental Congress and witness the battles of Lexington and Concord, the election of Washington as Commande
- S01E03You Say You Want a Revolution?December 11, 2000—After undeclared war simmers for a year and peace talks fail, the Declaration of Independence is debated, written, and issued.
- S01E04A Healthy ConsitutionDecember 18, 2000—The Founding Fathers face the momentous and monumental task of framing a federal constitution for the 13 states.