Foundations of American Government DVD
Discovery Education
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SKU: DC880609
Format: DVD
Grade Level:
Runtime: 56
Copyright: 2005
Format: DVD
Grade Level:
Runtime: 56
Copyright: 2005
Explore the events, people, and ideals that led to the creation of the United States of America and its documents of democracy. Includes one feature and three shorter segments.
- The Story Behind the Boston Massacre — Investigates new findings from the night that helped bring America into the Revolutionary War.
- Writing the Declaration of Independence — Shows Thomas Jefferson articulating the ideals of a new and free nation.
- Composing the Constitution — Takes a look at the struggles faced by the document's framers.
- Establishing the Bill of Rights — Examines conflicts and compromises during the adoption of the Constitution and reviews the liberties and rights provided in its first 10 amendments.