Subjects: History

Fun Facts of American History you’ll see extraordinary vintage film footage and hear offbeat tales that are all true and all a part of our great American heritage. Historic Episodes, Curious Customs Symbol Origins. The ‘Just the Facts’ Learning Series brings facts and information straight to your classroom in an appealing way that makes learning compelling and fun to watch!

Learn the facts about the documents that make America great! No official document is more important than The Constitution of the United States of America. This dynamic, enduring document is the supreme law of the land. It is designed to enhance the value and dignity of the individual and make certain the individual is never a servant to the state. Orderly systems of government, a president who is held accountable by Congress and brilliantly conceived checks and balances all flow from the Constitution and have served as the backbone for the greatest nation in history. It has stood the test of time and remains viable and fresh in age, when life is much different than when it was written. This production combines the insight of American Political Science experts on the interpretation of The Constitution with live action and documentary photography to explain and amplify this extraordinary document. The Just The Facts™ Learning Series brings you the United States Constitution and The Bill of Rights in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun!

This captivating program explores the political forces that existed before 1776 and the socioeconomic realities that made it necessary to declare to the world our independence from Great Britain. Examine the body of knowledge that contributed to The Declaration of Independence, such as the Magna Carta of 1215. The Just The Facts™ Learning Series explores United States history in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun!

No official document begins more memorably than the opening words of the Preamble of The Constitution of the United States of America. This dynamic, enduring document is the supreme law of the land. It is designed to enhance the value and dignity of the individual and make certain the individual is never a servant to the state. This extraordinary production combines the insight of American Political Science experts on the interpretation of The Constitution with live action and documentary photography to explain and amplify the most important document in American society.

Learn what makes the Bill of Rights so important to America! “Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America…” That preface begins the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to The Constitution of the United States. When the Constitution was written, certain framers, powerful political leaders of their day, like Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry, insisted on adding basic legal protections to ensure individual rights. As a consequence the first ten amendments were added to clarify the rights of the citizens of the United States of America. These are essential human rights, granted to all of us, that we should know and understand. In this video they are laid out in very easy-to-understand language, with comments from noted American Political Science experts from major universities who help interpret the language of this essential document. In addition, this video includes all the subsequent amendments made to the Constitution of the United States through to the present. These include such important national issues as slavery, prohibition, and the extension of voting rights to all citizens. This video is essential viewing for any student of American History, and anyone interested in understanding America’s national heritage and basic rights as citizens. The Just The Facts™ Learning Series brings you the Bill of Rights in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun!

The Constitution of the United States established three distinct branches of government- the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. Our founding fathers created this division of government to establish the principle of separation of powers. In the process they created checks and balances that protect citizens from capricious or tyrannical actions of the government, to this very day. THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH This program explores The Executive Branch of government, and analyzes the powers of the President from a legal and historical point of view. Past Presidents had differing views on the powers of the Executive. Some held very conservative views on its scope of authority, others held more liberal views on the powers granted to the President, and some overstepped its bounds. THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH This production explores the upper and lower houses of The Legislative Branch, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives and studies the practical realities of day-to-day congressional operations. THE JUDICIAL BRANCH It is the Supreme Court’s responsibility to interpret all laws and ensure they don’t conflict with the Constitution. Numerous landmark and precedent setting cases are examined in this presentation. The Just The Facts™ Learning Series explores American government in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun!