TELEVISION

America The Story of Us - Season 1

Series: America The Story of Us
4.4
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Episodes
12
Rating
TVPG
Year
2010
Language
English
Publisher
History

About

America The Story of Us is an epic 12-hour television event that tells the extraordinary story of how America was invented.

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Episodes

1 to 3 of 12

1. Rebels

44m

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From Jamestown to Plymouth, early settlers fight for survival. Tobacco sows the seeds of opportunity; the north becomes a powerhouse of trade. Tension, taxation and resistance explode into war as the rebels take on the might of the British Empire.

2. Revolution

44m

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The colonies declare independence, taking on the might of the British Empire. Washington's army is near defeat, but new weapons and battle tactics turn the tide. Forged through revolution, a new nation is born.

3. Westward

44m

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Trailblazing pioneers set out to conquer the west, but find the land already claimed. Wagon trains meet hardship on the road to California's gold. The steamboat ushers in a new era of commerce, industry, and unprecedented wealth.

4. Division

44m

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Commerce and industry thrive across the new nation, now one of the wealthiest on Earth. The Erie Canal brings big risk and bigger reward. In the South, cotton is king but slavery fuels a growing divide.

5. Civil War

44m

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The Civil War rages. The formidable Confederate army cannot match the Union's mastery of technology; railroads, supply lines and the telegram become new weapons in a modern war.

6. Heartland

44m

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The Transcontinental Railroad unites the nation and transforms the Heartland. Native American civilizations decline as farmers settle the continent.

Extended Details

  • Closed CaptionsEnglish

Artists

Marion Milnedirector
Jenny Ashdirector
Clare Beavandirector
Ben Gooldproducer
Michael Jacksonproducer
Eamon Fitzpatrickproducer
Daniel Webbactor
Liev Schreiberactor
Tom Brokawactor
James Meigsactor
H. W. Brandsactor
Annette Gordon-Reedactor
Brian Williamsactor
Michael Douglasactor
Colin Powellactor
Rudy Giulianiactor
Richard Machowiczactor
Al Sharptonactor
Michael Strahanactor
John Lasseteractor
David Baldacciactor
Jeannette Wallsactor
Donald J. Trumpactor
Henry Louis Gates Jr.actor
Jimmy Walesactor
William Bodetteactor
David M. Kennedyactor
Alberto Camarilloactor
Bob Lutzactor
Beverly Gageactor
Buzz Aldrinactor