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America: The Story of the US

The United States' ascension to global superpower status is examined in the 12-hour television event "America The Story of Us", which chronicles the country's remarkable journey.

A 6-night miniseries delves into the history of the United States, exploring how Americans utilized technology to drive human progress. From the challenges of connecting the continent via the transcontinental railroad to conquering vertical space with steel-structured buildings, the series showcases pivotal moments in American innovation. Additionally, it highlights the nation's complex conflicts, including the struggles of Native American peoples, the impact of slavery, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and World War I.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Rebels

1. Rebels

Aired: Apr 25, 2010

From Jamestown to Plymouth, early settlers fight for survival. Tobacco sows t...

Episode 2 Revolution

2. Revolution

Aired: Apr 25, 2010

The colonies declare independence, taking on the might of the British Empire....

Episode 3 Westward

3. Westward

Aired: May 2, 2010

Trailblazing pioneers set out to conquer the vast continent west of the mount...

Episode 4 Division

4. Division

Aired: May 2, 2010

Commerce and industry thrive across the new nation, now one of the wealthiest...

Episode 5 Civil War

5. Civil War

Aired: May 9, 2010

The Civil War rages. The minie ball is the great equalizer on the battlefield...

Episode 6 Heartland

6. Heartland

Aired: May 9, 2010

The Transcontinental Railroad unites the nation and transforms the Heartland....

Episode 7 Cities

7. Cities

Aired: May 16, 2010

Americans conquer a new frontier - the modern city - with Carnegie's empire o...

Episode 8 Boom

8. Boom

Aired: May 16, 2010

America strikes oil and the boom time begins. Henry Ford brings the motorcar ...

Episode 9 Bust

9. Bust

Aired: May 23, 2010

Boom turns to bust when the stock market crash ushers in the Great Depression...

Episode 10 WWII

10. WWII

Aired: May 23, 2010

The attack on Pearl Harbor brings America into World War. The war effort revi...

Episode 11 Superpower

11. Superpower

Aired: May 30, 2010

America becomes a global superpower; technology fuels a boom in the economy a...

Episode 12 Millennium

12. Millennium

Aired: May 31, 2010

The Cold War is the first test for the new superpower. The Challenger disaste...

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Info about America: The Story of the US

Current Status: Ended

Network: History

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History