250 Years Later: Why Everything You Learned About the American Revolution is Wrong

Forget what you learned in school. Or from Hamilton. The American revolution was bigger and bloodier than you ever thought. For the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we bring you the undiscovered stories, heroes, and villains of the War for Independence. In this incredible six-part retelling, we go far beyond the 13 original colonies and the clash between American Patriots and British colonial troops. We traverse the Atlantic and plunge deep into the American West to discover a multi-front war that engulfed a diverse cast of characters – Indigenous people, enslaved Africans, American Loyalists, women of all social classes – and changed the face of world history. EPISODE 4: A POOR MAN’S FIGHT We tell the story of one of the first large battles in Manhattan and kips bay as this newly formed army struggles to fight the world’s largest empire  EPISODE 5: REMEMBER THE LADIES As men march off to war, a number of women make their case to be heard and included.  We tell the story of Abigail Adams, the feminist wife of John Adams, who writes a series of radical letters, advocating for improved conditions and political rights for women.  EPISODE 6: A NEW WORLD The final episode examines how the final years of the Revolution shaped Britain and the global balance of power as the United States enters the game of empires. You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact [email protected]