Ken Burns’ The American Revolution offers a fresh look at the war that founded our nation, highlighting the perspectives of people from diverse backgrounds. To support classroom learning, PBS LearningMedia has curated 35+ free, curriculum-aligned resources for K–12 teachers, including video clips, primary sources, and activities that bring history to life. Explore this collection and inspire students to think critically about the events and people that shaped the United States.
Utilizing more than two decades of meticulous research, fresh historical analysis, and compelling storytelling, Michael L. Thurmond rewrites the prehistory of abolitionism and adds an important new chapter to Georgia’s origin story. Can he change the hearts and minds of those who were taught Georgia history years ago? Can he change the hearts and minds of our hosts, Peter and Orlando? Listen and judge for yourself.