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A History of the U.S. Constitution: Writing the Constitution and Bill of Rights (Part 3)

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Red and white stripes of U, S flag with overlay of the U, S Constitution. Text overlay reads, Writing the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

This segment covers the time period of 1774-1791. The First Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia in 1774 and paves the way for the American Revolution. Other events covered include the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, Shays Rebellion in 1786, and the writing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. Part of the "A History of the U.S. Constitution" series.

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