The Making Of America's Presidency
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Chronicles the beginnings of American democracy. Includes early forms of government, the Continental Congresses, events leading to the Declaration of Independence, and important battles. Discusses the Constitution's form of government and its system of checks and balances. With George Washington's inauguration, the idea of American democracy became reality.
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Runtime: 13 minutes 52 seconds
- Topic: History, Social Science
- Subtopic: Political Science, U.S. History - Precolonial-1774
- Grade/Interest Level: 5 - 12
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- Release Year: 2003
- Producer/Distributor: New Dimension Media/Questar
- Series: Our Presidents In America's History
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