Get a super condensed primer on the Constitutional Convention held in 1787 to replace the Articles of Confederation with the new stronger US Constitution.

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. ...

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...

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.

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?

Created for students taking US History and Government, specifically geared for the NY State Regents Exam. Vintage HHH, the old school stuff

Aimed at the heart of the NY state regents exams. Early Federal Government concepts.

How has the U.S. Constitution endured when it was created over 200 years ago? Why is it still the supreme law of the land today?

What is Article V and how can it lead to a new Constitutional Convention? An overview of the issue. Perfect for Government students and those who like to engage in political debate.

The Supreme Court interprets the meaning of the laws put forth by the executive and legislative branches of government. The program demonstrates how the Court assesses how laws are being applied, whether they violate the constitution,...

The United States Constitution is one of the most important and versatile documents ever written. The articles of confederation, drawn up after the American war of Independence are discussed. The constitutional convention is also...

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...

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...

Ready to get nauseous over some ugly US History? The Constitutional Convention's 3/5ths Compromise broken down so you can understand it for school, for a test or for life.

Dive into George Washington's presidency, highlighting his involvement in the Constitutional Convention, his unanimous election, and his precedent-setting actions as the first President of the United States. Learn about his...

Explore the significance of state governments in shaping daily life and enacting laws that affect citizens. Learn about the historical context of state powers, from the Constitutional Convention to the adoption of the Bill of Rights....

The U.S. Constitution has been amended 27 times in its history, but what did they change, and how?

National Expansion (1832-1848) American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In...

In which John Green teaches you about the United States Constitution. During and after the American Revolutionary War, the government of the new country operated under the Articles of Confederation. While these Articles got the young...

Without 7 you don't get all the good parts. Lets wrap our heard around ratification of the US Constitution.

Mr. Beat and Mr. Wernimont compare and contrast the two parts of the United States Congress- the House of Representatives and the Senate.



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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...

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.

The right to stand up for what we believe in is as American as apple pie and is protected under US law by the Bill of Rights: a list of ten amendments to the US Constitution that almost never existed.