America: The Story of Us (2010)

S1E1 Rebels

Early settlers from Jamestown to Plymouth struggle to endure harsh conditions and harsh realities. The cultivation of tobacco opens doors for prosperity, transforming the northern colonies into bustling trade hubs. However, rising tensions, heavy taxation, and growing dissent lead to an all-out conflict against the formidable British Empire. As Washington’s forces face near annihilation, innovative weaponry and strategic maneuvers shift the momentum of the war. Ultimately, through the crucible of revolution, a new nation emerges, forged from the fight for freedom and independence.