A History of the U.S. Constitution: Writing the Constitution and Bill of Rights (Part 3)
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesThis segment covers the time period of 1774-1791. The First Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia in 1774 and paves the way for the American Revolution. Other events covered include the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, Shays Rebellion in 1786, and the writing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. Part of the "A History of the U.S. Constitution" series.
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Runtime: 27 minutes 42 seconds
- Topic: History, Social Science
- Subtopic: Government, U.S. History - 1775-1783, U.S. History - 1784-1860
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2005
- Producer/Distributor: Ambrose Video Publishing, Inc
- Series: A History of the U.S. Constitution
- Writer: Daniel Strauss
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