Channel Title: Liberty's Kids - WildBrain Channel Description: Liberty's Kids: Two teenage reporters cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin’s newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette. James, an American colonist, brings the rebels’ point of view to life while Sarah, a young Englishwoman stranded by fate in America, gives us the British viewpoint in her letters to her mother back in London. Meanwhile, in Paris, Ben Franklin creates strong diplomatic bonds with France, America’s first and staunchest ally. Caught on opposite sides of the hostilities, Ben’s teenage reporters confront the real, physical dangers of the conflict, forced to choose between their friendship and their countries, their understanding of good and evil, and the moral dilemmas of war. All the while trying to look after mischievous Henri, an immigrant French boy whose comical escapades constantly lead to trouble, as they bear witness to the high points of the American revolution. <video> Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 | The Shot Heard 'Round the World Description: The Revolutionary War begins with the battles of Lexington and Concord. Minutemen -- citizens taking up arms -- fight the powerful, experienced Red Coats. James, reporting on the minutemen, and Sarah, with the British army, witness the “shot heard round the world” at Concord Bridge. SUBSCRIBE for more Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Liberty's Kids is the animated adventures of two teenage reporters as they cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin’s newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette. </video> <video> Over 2 Hours of Liberty's Kids! | Common Sense, The Turtle and More! Description: Episodes in this compilation: Common Sense The Turtle The First Fourth of July New York, New York One Life to Lose Captain Molly SUBSCRIBE for more Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Liberty's Kids is the animated adventures of two teenage reporters as they cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin’s newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette. </video> <video> Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 | The Man who Wouldn't be King and More! Description: The Man who Wouldn't be King: Ben Franklin and John Adams sign the peace treaty with England, ending the Revolutionary War (11/30/83). At Newburgh, New York, some members of Washington's officer corps want him to become King and take over the country. Washington puts down the revolt -- with his eyeglasses (3/15/83). He then races to Congress and resigns to become, once again, a farmer and private citizen (12/23/83). When King George III hears that the conquering general has not seized power, he says, "He will be remembered as the greatest man who ever lived." James tells Sarah and Henri the story of the attempted military coup and the three Kids journey to Maryland to see Washington offer his resignation to Congress. Going Home: With the signing of the Treaty of Paris, loyalists are forced to leave their homes. Many slaves move to Canada to avoid being returned to slavery. American soldiers return home, many of them to abject poverty. Shays’ Rebellion and other events make it clear that the United States requires a strong central government if it is to survive as a nation. Sarah goes to New York to get the story of the fate of the loyalists from Mrs. Radcliffe. Moses helps Cato travel to New York, where Cato leaves for Nova Scotia with Mrs. Radcliffe. James reports on Shays and the discontent of the former soldiers -– and resolves to own and run his own newspaper. Lafayette invites Henri to live with him in France. Ben, accompanied by Sarah’s mother, returns from Europe to a triumphant reception in Philadelphia. Born Free and Equal: Massachusetts slave “Mum Bett” sues for her freedom (5/28/1781). When she wins, she renames herself Elizabeth Freeman (8/81). With this decision and that in the case of another slave, Quok Walker, Massachusetts has abolished slavery (1783). In Great Britain, a bitter, recalcitrant King George III is finally convinced to recognize American independence and to go to the peace table. Sarah, staying with Abigail Adams in Boston, is thrilled to see Mum Bett freed and resolves to fight for civil rights. In France, Ben Franklin hopes that news of Yorktown will convince King George to surrender to his former colonies. SUBSCRIBE for more Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Liberty's Kids is the animated adventures of two teenage reporters as they cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin’s newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette. </video> <video> Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 | The Midnight Ride Description: Paul Revere and William Dawes spread the word that the "British are coming!" on the eve of "the shot heard 'round the world." Sarah and James travel to Boston to deliver a message to Patriot leader Dr. Joseph Warren and end up riding with the famous messengers. SUBSCRIBE for more Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Liberty's Kids is the animated adventures of two teenage reporters as they cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin’s newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette. </video> <video> Liberty's Kids Compilation | 4 Full Episodes Description: SUBSCRIBE for more Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Liberty's Kids is the animated adventures of two teenage reporters as they cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin’s newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette. </video> <video> Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 | Liberty or Death Description: Patrick Henry, the greatest speaker of his day, stirs the South to the cause of freedom with his famous "Give me Liberty or give me death!" speech (3/23/75). Lord Dunmore’s Proclamation offers liberty to any slave who will fight for the British (11/14/75). James, Sarah, Henri and Moses travel to Virginia, where they witness Henry’s speech. Moses is shocked to see his brother Cato on the slave auction block and risks his own freedom to rescue him. Cato sees hope for himself in Dunmore’s Proclamation. SUBSCRIBE for more Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Liberty's Kids is the animated adventures of two teenage reporters as they cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin’s newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette. </video> <video> Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 | The Boston Tea Party / Intolerable Acts / United We Stand Description: Two teenage reporters cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin’s newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette. James, an American colonist, brings the rebels’ point of view to life while Sarah, a young Englishwoman stranded by fate in America, gives us the British viewpoint in her letters to her mother back in London. Meanwhile, in Paris, Ben Franklin creates strong diplomatic bonds with France, America’s first and staunchest ally. Caught on opposite sides of the hostilities, Ben’s teenage reporters confront the real, physical dangers of the conflict, forced to choose between their friendship and their countries, their understanding of good and evil, and the moral dilemmas of war. All the while trying to look after mischievous Henri, an immigrant French boy whose comical escapades constantly lead to trouble, as they bear witness to the high points of the American revolution. SUBSCRIBE for more Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Liberty's Kids is the animated adventures of two teenage reporters as they cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin’s newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette. </video> <video> Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 | We The People Description: America’s leaders meet at a convention in Philadelphia and decide to write a radical new Constitution. Ben Franklin, in his final moment on the world stage, helps forge the “Great Compromise” on legislative representation. James Madison writes much of the Constitution, the lawful embodiment of the promise of the Revolution (9/17/87). It includes the “odious compromise” on slavery that maintains the practice’s legality in the United States. George Washington is inaugurated as the first President (4/30/1789). Moses resolves to open a school for free black children. Sarah’s father joins the family from Ohio. Everyone looks forward to their new lives in the United States of America. SUBSCRIBE for more Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Liberty's Kids is the animated adventures of two teenage reporters as they cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin’s newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette. </video> <video> Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 | Benedict Arnold, Conflict in the South and More! | Compilation Description: Benedict Arnold: James, Sarah and Henri are there when Arnold tries to hand West Point over to British (9/21/80). Arnold’s plot is uncovered when his accomplice Major Andre is captured (9/23/80). Sarah, especially, is upset by her former friend’s treason. Deborah Samson, Soldier of the Revolution: Deborah Samson masquerades as a man so she can enlist in the Continental army (5/20/1782-10/23/83). Washington and French general Rochambeau disagree on whether to try to retake New York or move south against Cornwallis (1/81-5/81). Sarah meets the courageous Deborah Samson. James and Henri, accompanying Washington, meet Rochambeau. Conflict in the South: General Nathanael Greene replaces Horatio Gates as the American commander in the south (10/16/80). Trying to win the hearts and minds of the Southern populace, he leads Cornwallis on a six-month chase that exhausts the British troops and leads Cornwallis to move into Virginia (12/80-3/81). Virginia Governor Thomas Jefferson is forced by Benedict Arnold to abandon the Governor’s residence in Richmond. James and Henri follow the ups and downs of Greene’s efforts. Sarah discusses slavery with Thomas Jefferson. James Armistead: Virginia slave James Armistead joins Lafayette and spies on Benedict Arnold (3/81). Then, working as a double agent, Armistead provides false information to British General Cornwallis (7/81). With news that de Grasse’s French fleet is headed for Chesapeake Bay, Washington abandons plans to attack New York (8/14/81). His Excellency resolves to move his troops to Virginia to join with the French fleet and trap Cornwallis in Yorktown. Sarah and Henri go from camp to camp with Lafayette as he jousts with Cornwallis, then worry over the fate of James Armistead. James follows the maneuvering of Washington and Henry Knox. Moses learns from Sarah that his brother Cato is fighting with Cornwallis’s forces. SUBSCRIBE for more Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Liberty's Kids is the animated adventures of two teenage reporters as they cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin’s newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette. </video> <video> Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 | Green Mountain Boys Description: James heads to the Grants to cover the story of the settlers’ struggle; Sarah goes hoping to find a place in the Green Mountains for her family to settle; Henri goes hoping to find maple syrup. Sarah and James witness the capture of the fort and Sarah befriends Benedict Arnold. SUBSCRIBE for more Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Liberty's Kids is the animated adventures of two teenage reporters as they cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin’s newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette. </video> <video> Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 | Deborah Samson, Soldier of the Revolution & More! Description: Deborah Samson masquerades as a man so she can enlist in the Continental army (5/20/1782-10/23/83). Washington and French general Rochambeau disagree on whether to try to retake New York or move south against Cornwallis (1/81-5/81). Sarah meets the courageous Deborah Samson. James and Henri, accompanying Washington, meet Rochambeau. SUBSCRIBE for more Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Liberty's Kids is the animated adventures of two teenage reporters as they cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin’s newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette. </video> <video> Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 | United We Stand Description: At the First Continental Congress, representatives of each colony meet as a group for the first time. Sam and John Adams argue that the Intolerable Acts are not just a New England problem, they are an "American problem." The British shut down Boston Harbor to all trade. Moses lets James report on Congress and after a British sailor is “tarred and feathered,” James learns about the ugliness of mob rule. Sarah and Henri meet Abigail Adams and travel with her to bring supplies and pamphlets to the occupied city of Boston. SUBSCRIBE for more Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Liberty's Kids is the animated adventures of two teenage reporters as they cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin’s newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette. </video> <video> Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 | Yorktown Description: The climatic battle of the war. Moses’ brother Cato, a soldier on the British side, is sent into harm’s way by Cornwallis and is aided by a sympathetic Hessian soldier. After a long siege, Cornwallis surrenders. It’s a huge victory for the Americans, but Washington is not yet convinced the war is over (10/19/81). Moses joins the American mining corps and tries unsuccessfully to find Cato. Sarah, James and Henri witness the siege and victory at Yorktown. SUBSCRIBE for more Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Liberty's Kids is the animated adventures of two teenage reporters as they cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin’s newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette. </video> <video> Liberty's Kids Compilation 🇺🇸 | The Great Galvez, In Praise of Ben & Bostonians | 3 Full Episodes! Description: Spanish Governor Bernardo de Galvez aides the American cause by capturing Baton Rouge (9/21/79), Natchez (10/5/79) and Mobile (3/13/80) from the British. James and Henri sail down the Mississippi, seeking Galvez. In England, Sarah witnesses British opposition to the war and tells her mother she intends to return to Philadelphia. SUBSCRIBE for more Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Liberty's Kids is the animated adventures of two teenage reporters as they cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin’s newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette. </video> <video> Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 | The Second Continental Congress, Bunker Hill and More! | 4 Episode Compilation Description: Episodes in this compilation: Ep08: The Second Continental Congress Ep09: Bunker Hill Ep10: Washington Takes Command Ep11: Postmaster General Franklin SUBSCRIBE for more Liberty's Kids 🇺🇸 : http://bit.ly/2ivIdi6 Liberty's Kids is the animated adventures of two teenage reporters as they cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin’s newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette. </video>

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Liberty's Kids: Two teenage reporters cover the events of the Revolutionary War for Ben Franklin’s newspaper, The Philadelphia Gazette. James, an American colonist, brings the rebels’ point of view to life while Sarah, a young Englishwoman stranded by fate in America, gives us the British viewpoint in her letters to her mother back in London. Meanwhile, in Paris, Ben Franklin creates strong diplomatic bonds with France, America’s first and staunchest ally. Caught on opposite sides of the hostilities, Ben’s teenage reporters confront the real, physical dangers of the conflict, forced to choose between their friendship and their countries, their understanding of good and evil, and the moral dilemmas of war. All the while trying to look after mischievous Henri, an immigrant French boy whose comical escapades constantly lead to trouble, as they bear witness to the high points of the American revolution.

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