Plot — What is Founding Fathers about?
Four episodes: "Rebels With A Cause" discusses Sam Adams and John Hancock and how they influenced the start of the revolution. "Taking Liberties" discusses the heavy British tax levies, the Boston Massacre, the eloquence of orator Patrick Henry and the attempt of Benjamin Franklin to patch things up with King George. "You Say You Want a Revolution" discusses Thomas Jefferson, the early failures of George Washington, the arrest of Benjamin Franklin's son for plotting to aid the British and the support of the French. "A healthy Constitution" goes into what happened after the final defeat of the British, the lack of funds to run the country, James Madison's salvation of the revolution, and George Washington's refusal of the title "King".
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 2000 |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 1 (4 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 80% (8.0/10, 1 votes) |
Founding Fathers — FAQ
Is Founding Fathers worth watching? Founding Fathers holds a 8.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. Four episodes: "Rebels With A Cause" discusses Sam Adams and John Hancock and how they influenced the start of the revolution. "Taking Liberties" discusses the heavy British tax levies, the Boston Massacre, the eloquence
Who is in the cast of Founding Fathers? It stars Edward Herrmann, Beau Bridges, James Woods, Peter Coyote, Michael York, Randy Travis and more.
Where can I stream Founding Fathers? You can stream Founding Fathers on Hulu, Disney Plus, HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Founding Fathers release? It first aired in 2000.