Conflict in the South / (24 min.) -- Deborah Samson, soldier of the Revolution / (21 min.) -- James Armistead / (21 min.) -- Yorktown / (21 min.).
Summary:
Conflict in the South: Sarah is outraged to learn that Thomas Jefferson owns slaves and discusses the issue. Deborah Samson, soldier of the Revolution: Deborah Samson masquerades as a man so she can enlist in the Continental army. James Armistead: The Americans send out James Armistead, a slave, to spy on the British by pretending to be Benedict Arnold's slave. Yorktown: Sarah, James and Henri witness the siege and victory at Yorktown.
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