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  • American Revolution
    American Revolution

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    Get the story of how a fledgling, largely disconnected nation won its freedom from the greatest military force of its time.

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  • America Gets a Constitution
    America Gets a Constitution

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    After several failed attempts at creating a government, a 1787 convention is called to draft a new legal system for the United States. This new Constitution provides for increased federal authority while still protecting the basic rights of its citizens.

    Video Clip (3:09)
  • Colonists Protest British Policies
    Colonists Protest British Policies

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    From the 1760's onward, colonial anger grows as the British pass a series of taxes and laws. With each one, the two groups move closer to war.

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  • Geoge Thorogood's Delaware
    Geoge Thorogood's Delaware

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    In this States video clip George Thorogood on Delaware: George Thorogood tells us why no one knows about Delaware. This video clip is courtesy of The History Channel.

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  • Delaware
    Delaware

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    View pictures from the state of Delaware on History. See images of famous locations that represent the state.

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  • American Revolution: Continental Congress
    American Revolution: Continental Congress

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    Discover the accomplishments of the First and Second Constitutional Congresses, and learn about the major players behind such documents as the Declaration of Independence and the Treaty of Paris.

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