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American Ride
Documentary
This is a TV show about history as told by the Harley riding Stan Ellsworth, as he travels around the country on his bike. Star: Stan Ellsworth
Episodes & Seasons
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Seeds of Independence
13 EpisodesDiscover George Washington and his experience with the French and Indian War. Then, find out what happened when the British government began taxing the colonies without their consent.
EP 01
EP 1
01.The New World
2011-10-03
01.The New World
Aired 2011-10-03
Trace the historical origin of freedom and learn how it influenced the New World colonies.
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EP 02
EP 2
02.Seeds of Independence
2011-10-10
02.Seeds of Independence
Aired 2011-10-10
Stan travels to Mount Vernon and introduces a key player in U.S. history, George Washington.
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EP 03
EP 3
03.Trigger of the Revolution
2011-10-17
03.Trigger of the Revolution
Aired 2011-10-17
Stan tells the story of the daring pilgrims and their government “for the people, by the people.”
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EP 04
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04.The Die Has Now Been Cast
2011-10-24
04.The Die Has Now Been Cast
Aired 2011-10-24
Stan Ellsworth details Paul Revere’s famous ride and the first hours of the Revolutionary War.
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EP 05
EP 5
05.Miracle of Ticonderoga
2011-10-31
05.Miracle of Ticonderoga
Aired 2011-10-31
The events at Lexington and Concord inspire Ethan Allen and his men to overtake Fort Ticonderoga.
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EP 06
EP 6
06.We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident
2011-11-07
06.We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident
Aired 2011-11-07
The Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia and creates the Declaration of Independence.
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EP 07
EP 7
07.Miracle at New York
2011-11-14
07.Miracle at New York
Aired 2011-11-14
General William Howe challenges George Washington as he prepares to attack New York City.
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EP 08
EP 8
08.The Crisis
2011-11-21
08.The Crisis
Aired 2011-11-21
Following his surrender in New York, George Washington crosses the Delaware and strikes back.
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EP 09
EP 9
09.The Battle of Saratoga
2011-11-28
09.The Battle of Saratoga
Aired 2011-11-28
Host Stan Ellsworth analyzes how the Battle of Saratoga changes the course of American history.
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EP 10
EP 10
10.Refiner's Fire
2011-12-05
10.Refiner's Fire
Aired 2011-12-05
At Valley Forge, Stan Ellsworth emphasizes the importance of faith in George Washington’s success.
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EP 11
EP 11
11.The War Goes South
2011-12-12
11.The War Goes South
Aired 2011-12-12
Stan travels to South Carolina to investigate what brought the Revolutionary War to the South.
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EP 12
EP 12
12.Victory of the Common Man
2011-12-19
12.Victory of the Common Man
Aired 2011-12-19
At the Battle of Cowpens, General Daniel Morgan traps the British troops in a double envelopment.
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EP 13
EP 13
13.Patriots' Finest Hour
2011-12-26
13.Patriots' Finest Hour
Aired 2011-12-26
Host Stan Ellsworth shares how an alliance with France guides the Patriots to victory.
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