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Franklin and the Antislavery Movement

Franklin, though a former slave owner, had joined the growing antislavery movement in Philadelphia. With the Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery, he petitioned the new federal government to end slavery in the United States. Because of Franklin’s reputation, the petition was heard. But the House of Representatives voted it down, and the Senate tabled it without discussion.
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Clip Season 1 Episode 2 Length 07:05 Premiere: 04/04/22

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Season 1 Episodes

Spanish Version | “An American” (1775-1790)
S1 E4 Length 1:54:59 Premiere Date 04/05/22

Spanish Version | “Join or Die” (1706-1774)
S1 E3 Length 1:55:26 Premiere Date 04/04/22

“An American” (1775-1790)
S1 E2 Length 1:54:39 Premiere Date 04/05/22

“Join or Die” (1706-1774)
S1 E1 Length 1:55:07 Premiere Date 04/04/22

The Franklins Choose Opposing Sides in the Revolution
Clip Length 02:26 Premiere Date 04/04/22

The Declaration of Independence
Clip Length 03:17 Premiere Date 04/04/22

The Treaty of Paris, 1783
Clip Length 04:20 Premiere Date 04/04/22

Compromise and the Constitution of the United States
Clip Length 06:36 Premiere Date 04/04/22

Franklin and the Antislavery Movement
Clip Length 07:05 Premiere Date 04/04/22

Franklin and Adams: Rivals on the Same Diplomatic Mission
Clip Length 04:03 Premiere Date 04/04/22

An American Celebrity in France
Clip Length 04:37 Premiere Date 04/04/22

Franklin Hears About Washington’s Victory at Yorktown
Clip Length 02:39 Premiere Date 04/04/22

Official Trailer
Preview Length 00:31 Premiere Date 04/04/22

Behind the Scenes | Exploring Benjamin Franklin
Clip Length 02:02 Premiere Date 04/04/22

Bonus material | Benjamin Franklin and Inoculation
Clip Length 06:09 Premiere Date 04/04/22

Bonus Material | Benjamin Franklin House in London
Clip Length 05:15 Premiere Date 04/04/22

Bonus Material | Benjamin Franklin’s Theory of Colds
Clip Length 03:03 Premiere Date 04/04/22

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