This episode explores the American Revolutionary War, covering its causes, key battles, strategies, and lasting impact. It examines the colonies' growing resistance to British rule, the outbreak of war at Lexington and Concord (1775), and crucial turning points like the Siege of Boston and Valley Forge. The episode also highlights the ideological struggle for freedom, personal stories of those affected, and the war’s legacy in shaping American democracy. It ends by setting the stage for the challenges faced by the newly independent United States.