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Writing the Constitution and the Bill of Rights 1774 - First Continental Congress Meets in Philadelphia 1776 - Declaration of Independence 1786 - Shay's Rebellion Shows the Need for a New…

The Constitution Survives; 1810 - Marshall Establishes the Sanctity of Contracts; 1828 - Jacksonian Democracy and the Constitution; 1848 - Mexican American War and Manifest Destiny Set up…

Testing the Constitution; 1793 - Congress Enacts a Fugitive Slave Act; 1794 - Congress Passes the 11th Amendment Protecting States Rights; 1794 - Freedom to Protests is Tested in the Whiskey…

Founding the Constitution; 1750 - Iron Act Restricts American Business 1754 - Albany Plan of the Union Sets Out Foundation of U.S. Constitution 1760 - James Otis Fights for the Security of People in…

While George Washington was leading the Continental Army against the British, Thomas Jefferson was writing a document that would be used to declare America's separation from England - The…

The founding of our government comes to life in this engaging program. Students will learn about James Madison and Alexander Hamilton and their key roles in the creation of the Constitution. Viewers…