The American Revolution Season 1 Episode 2

An Asylum for Mankind (May 1775 – July 1776)

Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776.

Guest Stars

Adam Arkin

James Parker / Ashbel Green / Andrew Hunter / Enoch Anderson / Timothy Dwight / Robert Morris (voice)

Josh Brolin

George Washington (voice)

Josh Charles

Joseph Warren / John Peters / David Ramsey (voice)

Hugh Dancy

Hugh Percy / John Burgoyne / Banastre Tarleton / Comte de Vergennes (voice)

Claire Danes

Abigail Adams (voice)