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Our Constitution: Benjamin Franklin

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This section describes the contributions of Benjamin Franklin as one of the Founding Fathers as well as his innumerable inventions and interests.
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German Soldiers in the Revolutionary War

German Soldiers in the Revolutionary War (0:38)

From the archives of Discovery: Take a look at German soldiers fighting for the British in the Revolutionary War. Learn more about the Revolutionary War in this video.

The American Revolution: Religion

The American Revolution: Religion (0:51)

Despite their desire for separation of church and state and freedom of religion, the framers of the Constitution were inspired by spiritual beliefs.

The American Revolution: The Age of Reason

The American Revolution: The Age of Reason (1:00)

The framers of the Constitution were influenced by the scientific and philosophical achievements accomplished during the Age of Reason.

Our Constitution: George Washington

Our Constitution: George Washington (1:49)

As the first Commander in Chief, George Washington was a prominent leader who unified the country during the political founding of the United States.

Our Constitution: Benjamin Franklin

Our Constitution: Benjamin Franklin (1:05)

This section describes the contributions of Benjamin Franklin as one of the Founding Fathers as well as his innumerable inventions and interests.

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Declaration of Independence: Quiz

Declaration of Independence: Quiz (2:57)

This video contains a quiz on the Declaration of Independence.

Declaration of Independence: The Declaration of Rights

Declaration of Independence: The Declaration of Rights (0:36)

In 1689, British subjects further limited their king's power and secured the right to worship, the right to free speech and a right of no taxation without representation.

Declaration of Independence: The Magna Carta

Declaration of Independence: The Magna Carta (0:36)

British common law springs from the rights outlined in the Magna Carta. Signed in A.D. 1215, the Magna Carta outlined baronial rights that were independent of a king's authority.

Declaration of Independence: Introduction

Declaration of Independence: Introduction (1:03)

The Declaration of Independence was a seminal statement of ideas as well as a preface for the American Revolution.

Revolutionary War: Victory at Kings Mountain Turns Tide

Revolutionary War: Victory at Kings Mountain Turns Tide (4:02)

The Battle of King's Mountain in 1780 was an important Rebel victory and a defining moment that turned the tide of the war.

Revolutionary War: Loyalists Hope to Avenge Oppression

Revolutionary War: Loyalists Hope to Avenge Oppression (1:57)

Take a look at this clip to learn more about the social and economic impact of the Revolutionary War

Revolutionary War: The Rebels and Guerrilla Warfare

Revolutionary War: The Rebels and Guerrilla Warfare (4:08)

Rebel guerrilla leaders like Thomas Sumter and Francis Marion reinvented American warfare and helped rout the British in the South.

Revolutionary War: Horatio Gates and His Men Flee

Revolutionary War: Horatio Gates and His Men Flee (2:47)

Rebel General Horatio Gates and his men suffered a major defeat at the Battle of Camden in 1780.

Revolutionary War: Barrister Tarleton

Revolutionary War: Barrister Tarleton (2:28)

Loyalist Colonel Barrister Tarleton's bloody attack on rebel forces near Charleston stirred South Carolinian rebels to action in 1780.

Revolutionary War: Henry Clinton Takes Charleston

Revolutionary War: Henry Clinton Takes Charleston (4:18)

British commander Henry Clinton successfully captured Charleston in 1780, a feat which he had been unable to accomplish several years earlier.