Liberty's Kids

Season 1 Episode 37: Born Free and Equal

Sarah, staying with Abigail Adams in Boston, is thrilled to see Mum Bett freed and resolves to fight for civil rights. In France, Ben Franklin hopes that news of Yorktown will convince King George to surrender to his former colonies. James finds himself in a tight spot as he digs deeper for the whole story. Historical Content: The Massachusetts slave 'Mum Bett' sues for her freedom (May 28, 1781). When she wins, she renames herself Elizabeth Freeman (August 1781). With this decision and the case of another slave, Quok Walker, Massachusetts abolishes slavery (1783). In Great Britain, a bitter, recalcitrant King George III is finally convinced to recognize American independence and to go to the peace table.

Genre:

Animation , Kids , Family , Action & Adventure , Sci-Fi & Fantasy , War & Politics

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

40

Actor:

Whoopi Goldberg , Andrew Rannells , Ben Beck

Quality:

HD

Status:

Ended

First Air:

2002

IMDb:

7.7