American History: Birth of a Nation, 1760-1790

This documentary series with four short episodes from 1967 recounts the history of the American revolution from late 18th century colonial America through the revolutionary war to the first years of the new nation. It also discusses the influence of France over American strategy and events leading to the close of the war. It is interesting especially for teaching in comparison to interpretations of the American Revolutionary War in newer documentaries. Episodes are:

• Colonial America in the 1760's
• Prelude to Revolution
• Fighting for Freedom
• Taxation without Representation