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 this video, the documents conceived during World War I and the years immediately following it are examined.
Languages: English
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Prehistoric Man – 3 Pack
The Prehistoric Man 3-part series takes viewers face-to-face with fascinating ancient creatures who looked something like apes but walked upright. We learn how they lived in their foraging societies, what their life may have been like, how they fashioned tools out of stone, wood and bone, and how scientists determine the age of the fossils that give us windows to their world. Moreover, we examine patterns that developed, which give us insight into human adaptation and evolution.
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Human Evolution
Viewers come face to face with fascinating ancient creatures who looked something like apes but walked upright. We’ll learn how they lived in their foraging societies how they fashioned tools out of stone, wood and bone and how scientists determine the age of the fossils that give us windows to their world.
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English Settlements
Just the Facts: Colonization of North America: English Settlements examines the establishment of Roanoke in 1585; the successful settlement of Jamestown, Virginia; the roles of Captain John Smith, Pocahontas and Chief Powhatan; the settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620; Plymouth Rock and the first Thanksgiving.
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America’s Documents of Freedom – 11 Pack
This extensive series examines the historical documents that changed and shaped American history. Each 30-minute program examines an era of American history, including the political, social and economic factors that contributed to the creation of each document. This unique series enhances the study of American history through World War I.
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America’s Documents of Freedom 1848-1857
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. This video, looks at the documents conceived in a period when the civil rights of women and Native Americans were in question, and slavery was driving a wedge between slaveholders and abolitionists. Educators from noted American universities share their insights on: Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments (1848), Married Women’s Property Act (1848), Treaty of Fort Laramie (1851), Gadsden Purchase (1853) and Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857).
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America’s Documents of Freedom 1215-1774
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 this video we look at the documents conceived in the formative years of democratic thought and during the Colonial Era.
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America’s Documents of Freedom 1775-1786
The documents American predecessors left contain a written record of our history, and bear witness to why we are who we are and how our democracy evolved. In this video, we look at the documents that come from the tumultuous Revolutionary Era. Educators from noted American universities share their insights on: The State Constitutions (1776-1781), The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (1786), Common Sense (1776), The Declaration of Independence (1776), The Articles of Confederation (1776).
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America’s Documents of Freedom 1787-1796
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 on the period of history when our country is first born and starting to grow. Educators from noted American universities share their insights on: The United States Constitution, The Federalist Papers, The Bill of Rights, and Washington’s Farewell Address.
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Colonization of North America – 4 Pack
Our country’s destiny has been shaped by those who gave of their leadership, wisdom and sometimes their lives. Our Documents of Destiny have recorded the evolution of republic down through the years. In this program we focus on the period of history when America was first born and starting to grow.