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Explores the greatest achievements in American history in the context of the time period, incorporating archival footage that captures the monumental events of yesteryear. Through compelling re-creations, witness the arguments both for and against the addition of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution. This program portrays Franklin, Washington and others in their historic roles and offers deeper understanding as to how the Bill of Rights became part...

Volume One; young viewers will learn about the documents that laid the foundation for our government: the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Volume Two; good questions get great answers! Was there really an Uncle Sam? Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? Kids will enjoy exploring answers to these questions and learning about the origins and meaning of our country's most valued symbols and ceremonies....

"What is the U.S. Constitution? And what is it saying, exactly? Without this super-important document, we wouldn't have the rights, privileges and freedoms we cherish today. But how does the Constitution affect YOU, and what exactly are YOUR rights? This book aims to answer those questions -- and many more! Follow along as we cover the basics of how the Constitution came together, how it set up the United States government, and how it has changed...

In The Bill of Rights: A User's Guide, constitutional scholar Linda R. Monk explores the remarkable history of the Bill of Rights, the Supreme Court's interpretation of each right, and the power of citizens to enforce those rights. Stories of the ordinary people who made the Bill of Rights come alive are featured throughout. These include Fannie Lou Hamer, a Mississippi sharecropper who became a national civil rights leader; Mary Beth Tinker, a 13-year-old...