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Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1787-1796 - The United States Constitution Continued 1787
Our country’s destiny has been shaped by those who gave of their leadership, wisdom and sometimes their lives. Our American’s Documents of Freedom have recorded the evolution of our republic down through the years. This program focuses...
Curated Video
Constitutional Convention for Kids
In the summer of 1787, some of the greatest minds in American history gathered in Philadelphia to create a new framework for government. The Constitutional Convention was filled with fierce debates, high-stakes compromises, and visionary...
Makematic
Constitutional Convention
From the Albany Congress to the Constitutional Convention of 1787, this timeline explores the critical events that shaped the creation of the United States Constitution.
Hip Hughes History
The Constitutional Convention Explained in One Minute
Get a super condensed primer on the Constitutional Convention held in 1787 to replace the Articles of Confederation with the new stronger US Constitution.
Hip Hughes History
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 for Dummies
A heaping helpful of Constitutional history as HipHughes dips and dives through the Constitutional Convention. A seasoned high school teacher of 15 years, this lesson is practical for any aged learner and entertaining for ages 1-99. ...
Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1787-1796 - The United States Constitution 1787
Our country’s destiny has been shaped by those who gave of their leadership, wisdom and sometimes their lives. Our American’s Documents of Freedom have recorded the evolution of our republic down through the years. This program focuses...
Makematic
Framers of the Constitution
In 1787, during the Constitutional Convention, 55 men were in attendance as the U.S. Constitution was created. But who were they, what values did they share and what factors influenced the decisions they made?
Hip Hughes History
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 Explained in 10 Minutes
Created for students taking US History and Government, specifically geared for the NY State Regents Exam. Vintage HHH, the old school stuff
Curated Video
Federal and State Powers
The U.S. Constitution divides power between the federal government and states, granting specific national powers and reserving others to states via the 10th Amendment, with federal laws generally overriding state laws.
Curated Video
Constitution
The U.S. Constitution, drafted in 1787, established a strong federal government, outlining legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and remains the nation's supreme governing document.
Makematic
Constitutional Foundations: Part One
In 1787, the Framers met in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation but instead crafted a new constitution, drawing on principles from ancient civilizations.
Makematic
Constitutional Compromise
In 1787, the United States government began a series of critical compromises that led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution, but also ensured African American enslavement for generations to come.
Wonderscape
The Role and History of the Electoral College
Learn how the Electoral College works, where electors cast their votes based on the popular vote of their state. Discover how the 1787 Constitutional Convention created the system as a compromise, allowing both large and small states...
One Minute History
167 - The 3/5 Compromise - One Minute History
1787 - Delegates at the Constitutional Convention are divided on how slaves will be counted for the purpose of representation in the United States Congress. Northern states don’t want slaves to be counted at all, while Southern states...
Hip Hughes History
The Great Compromise Explained in 5 Minutes: US History Review
The Connecticut Compromise was one of the most important deals made at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, understanding it is an essential part of any US History and Government course. Plus I do it all swanky and such.
Makematic
The Early Legislative Branch
Established in 1787, the U.S. Congress created its constitutional foundation and developed legislative processes to enact laws that reflect America's evolving needs.
Curated Video
All Men are Created Equal? The Founding Fathers' Views on Slavery
What did the Founding Fathers really think of slavery? And how did that impact the laws they created?
Curated Video
America's Two-Party System
The United States is essentially a two-party system, unlike other democracies around the world where people can vote for political parties representing many different interests. Is that a good or a bad thing?
Mr. Beat
The House of Representatives and Senate Compared
Mr. Beat and Mr. Wernimont compare and contrast the two parts of the United States Congress- the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Produced by Beat Productions, LLC and Matt Beat. All images and...
Produced by Beat Productions, LLC and Matt Beat. All images and...
TED-Ed
The Making of the American Constitution
What a fun way to learn about the making of the American Constitution! This video does a great job of describing the circumstances that existed for the delegates in Philadelphia in 1787, where in a just a few days, they would effectively...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Madison's Role in the Constitutional Convention in 1787
Lynne Cheney, author of "James Madison: A Life Reconsidered" in conversation with Walter Isaacson of the Aspen Institute about the role of James Madison at the Constitutional Convention. [7:05]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Constitution and Proportional Representation
This video is a discussion about the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and how the delegates compromised on state representation by dividing the legislative branch between the Senate, in which every state has two representatives...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: The Constitutional Convention
In 1787, the Framers of the US Constitution came together to create a stronger central government. In this video, Kim discusses how the Framers compromised over the plan for the legislative branch of government, combining the Virginia...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Federalist No. 10
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses the ratification of the Constitution. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government course.