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 group of delegates that originally advocated a strong national government was a minority. How do you think were they able to achieve their objective, and achieve it relatively quickly during the initial days of the Grand Convention?
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- Educator Judy Walton
- Animator Kelsey Stark
- Artist Liesje Kraai
- Producer Richard O'Connor
- Narrator Judy Walton
