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The Making of the American Constitution - Judy Walton

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How did a meeting intended to revise the Articles of Confederation lead to the new Constitution for the United States? Discover how a handful of men--sitting in sweltering heat and shrouded by secrecy--changed the course of history for America in 1787.

The stated purpose of the Grand Convention was to

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  • Educator Judy Walton
  • Animator Kelsey Stark
  • Artist Liesje Kraai
  • Producer Richard O'Connor
  • Narrator Judy Walton

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