Ken Burns: American Revolution Ep. 1 - Reading Guide
Further Reading for "In Order to Be Free" (May 1754 - May 1775)
Origins, Empire & Unrest: Explore history from Ken Burns’ The American Revolution Ep. 1.
This episode covers the roots of the conflict, starting with the French and Indian War and the early career of George Washington, as well as the role of indigenous culture and politics on the early seeds of revolt. This guide provides further reading on the indigenous nations, the British Empire, slavery, the roots of resistance, the Haudenosaunee/Great Law of Peace, Franklin’s Albany Plan of Union, the French and Indian War, Pontiac’s War and the Proclamation Line of 1763, the growth of slavery and empire, and the first protests over imperial taxation (Sugar, Stamp, and Townshend Acts) covered in Episode 1 of Ken Burns' documentary series, The American Revolution. Watch it on PBS
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