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The War that Made America is a PBS miniseries about the French and Indian War, which was first aired in January 2006. The series features extensive reenactments of historical events, with on-screen narration provided by Canadian actor Graham Greene. Much of the story focuses upon George Washington, connecting his role in the war with the later American Revolution. Pontiac's Rebellion, which followed the French and Indian War, is also covered in the series.

The book that accompanies the series is The War that Made America: A Short History of the French and Indian War (2005), by historian Fred Anderson.

Besides Washington, historical people portrayed prominently in the film include:

Tanacharison
William Johnson
Edward Braddock
Louis-Joseph de Montcalm
Theyanoguin ("King Hendrick")
Mary Jemison
Guyasuta
Jeffrey Amherst
Pontiac

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