1783-1815

Recounts the role of the common American workforce in the making of America until 1815 through the eyes and voices of ordinary people.

Recounts the role of transportation and transportation workers in the making of America until 1815 through the eyes and voices of ordinary people.

Reenactments, dramatic readings, and interviews with historians examine significant events during the Age of Expanision including the Westward movement, Industrial Revolution, Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark expedition, and the War of 1812.

Uses reenactments, dramatic readings, and interviews with historians to examine significant events in the history of the U.S., focusing on the years between 1776 and 1815, discussing the Continental Congress, the Articles of Confederation, the Northwest Ordinance, the Constitutional Convention, the Bill of Rights, and the Alien and Sedition Acts.

This video reviews the life of Thomas Jefferson, American statesman, farmer, scientist, architect and President, and emphasizes his political career.

Collection of key primary documents relating to the founding of the United States, illustrating the debates on the principles and practices of good government that were waged from 1775 to 1792, and presenting contending views on the founding-era arguments about the meaning and practice of democracy.

Looks at the life of George Washington, a man whose leadership helped transform the thirteen colonies into a new nation.

Examines the period in American history when the colonies challenged British authority, won independence, and began a new nation.

Examines the life and achievements of George Washington, the first president of the United States, discussing his careers as a surveyor, soldier, and the first leader of the newly-formed nation.

Grades 5-12, 24 min. Examines the history of the American Constitution, including its precursor (The Articles of Confederation), the Constitutional Convention where it was conceived, the Federalist Papers, the Bill of Rights and Amendments, and the powers the Constitution gives the federal government, the states and the people.