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# The American Revolution, Part 1
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/lucy-worsley-investigates/episode/episode-1-akaimp/
- Published: 2026-03-27T15:45:23.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-22T07:30:22.000Z
- Description: Lucy Worsley investigates the explosive 18th century break up of Britain and America.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Lucy Worsley Investigates, Season 3, Episode 1, #ZZZ_Episode_b0016578-48b5-4236-8283-ace756d4d239, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_0b2bbcaa-8f90-4c5f-b3e4-f63c330d09fb, #geo-us, #v1.16

Lucy Worsley investigates the tensions and turning points that led to America’s declaration of independence from Britain in 1776\. With access to expert insights and original evidence, Lucy asks whether this explosive split could have been avoided.