History Resources: Videos on the American Revolution

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Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor
This original film from A&E Network Studios tells the true story of BENEDICT ARNOLD. After winning important victories for the breakaway colonies, Arnold is driven to resign by an ungrateful Congress. Coaxed back into service by his old friend George Washington, he is soon enmeshed in the divisive politics of Revolutionary Philadelphia. And when his love for a loyalist woman leads to scandal--and the Colonial leaders fail to support him--the stage is set for his fateful decision.

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Biography: Benedict Arnold
What made Major General Benedict Arnold turn against the cause of his infant country? Despite defeating the British at Ticonderoga, nearly making Canada America's 14th colony with the victory in the Battle of Saratoga and engaging British warships in Lake Champlain in America's first naval battle, Arnold was continually passed over for promotion and was nearly court martialed. Soon afterwards, British spy John Andre was captured with documents Arnold gave him, and Benedict was forced to go over to the British side.

Biography: Thomas Jefferson - Philospher of Freedom
Thomas Jefferson was one of the first great thinkers of the fledgling United States. As a member of the Continental Congress, he drafted the Declaration of Independence. As president he fought tirelessly for free speech and U.S. expansion. As a gentleman farmer he studied botany, meteorology, and designed the magnificent neo-classic Monticello. But outside the stuffy rigors of public life, Jefferson was a different man. Did he really father several illegitimate children by his slave, Sally Hemmings? Was he involved in a messy affair while serving as Minister to France? Why did he die with debts of over $100,000?

Biography: Paul Revere - The Midnight Rider
BIOGRAPHY presents a unique look at the famed patriot, chronicling his service as a Continental Army colonel in the war and beyond to his prosperous life as an early American industrialist. Every child knows of Revere's thrilling "midnight ride," but beyond the folklore was a man at the center of a revolution. Although he is one of the country's first folk heroes, inspiring Longfellow's famous 1861 poem, few people realize that Revere also led the Sons of Liberty, risked death as a courier and spy, helped organize the Boston Tea Party, and used his smithery skills to engrave powerful propaganda that enraged British rulers.

Biography: George Washington - Founding Father
From his youth of privilege to his inauguration as the nation's first president, here is George Washington's remarkable life. Exploring the truths, exploding the myths, it's the portrait of a man who first distinguished himself in the British forces, before creating the army that would ultimately defeat them. His was the pivotal role in establishing the modern world's first nation with neither a king nor an emperor. This is a stirring look at the American hero who remains -- in the words of Henry Lee -- "First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen."

The Crossing
It was a dark time for the American Colonies, and the Revolutionary War appeared headed for failure, when General George Washington launched a surprise attack on the Hessian mercenaries at the Battle of Trenton. The daring plan turned the tide of the war and established Washington as the undisputed leader of the fledgling nation. Incredibly, not a single soldier of the depleted Continental Army was lost. A&E brings the legendary engagement that marked the defining moment of George Washington's career to life, following the general and his out-manned troops on their historic passage across the Delaware River on Christmas night, 1776 and through the battle that followed.

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