A History of the U.S. Constitution
The Seeds of the Constitution (#101)
TV Schedule:
1. The Seeds of the Constitution 1619 – Virginia Colonists Create the First Legislative Assembly 1733 – Parliament Restricts Free Trade Through the Molasses Act 1735 – The Peter Zenger Trial Plants the Seed for Freedom of the Press 1739 – Black Uprising in South Carolina Foreshadows Constitutional Crisis 1739 – The Great Awakening and the Separation of Church and State
Education Record Rights: Fixed expiration date - Jun 30, 2010.
Program Description: This series illustrates how the U.S. Constitution has protected the American people from the abuses of power and tyranny and how for over two centuries the principles set forth by the Constitution have empowered Americans to excel and aspire to greatness – great art, great literature, excellence and leadership in science and technology.
All Upcoming Episodes
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The Seeds of the Constitution (#101)
1. The Seeds of the Constitution 1619 – Virginia Colonists Create the First Legislative Assembly 1733 – Parliament Restricts Free Trade Through the Molasses Act 1735 – The Peter Zenger Trial Plants the Seed for Freedom of the Press 1739 – Black Uprising in South Carolina Foreshadows Constitutional Crisis 1739 – The Great Awakening and the Separation of Church and State
- Wed, December 23, 4:00 AM on IPTV
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Founding The Constitution (#102)
2. Founding the Constitution 1750 - Iron Act Restricts American Business 1754 – The Albany Plan of Union Sets Out the Foundation for the U.S. Constitution 1760 - James Otis Fights for the Security of People in Their Homes 1765 – The Stamp Act and Taxation Without Representation 1774 - The Quartering Act Leads to the Third Amendment 1774 - Massachusetts Creates the Minutemen Militia
- Wed, December 23, 4:30 AM on IPTV
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Writing The Constitution and the Bill of Rights (#103)
3. Writing the Constitution and the Bill of Rights 1774 - First Continental Congress Meets in Philadelphia 1776 - Declaration of Independence 1786 – Shays’ Rebellion Shows the Need for a New Constitution 1787 - The United States Constitution Is Written 1788 - Congress Sends 12 Amendments to the States 1789 - Alexander Hamilton Shapes America's Modern Industrial Economy 1791 - States Ratify Madison’s Bill of Rights
- Wed, December 30, 4:00 AM on IPTV
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Testing The Constitution (#104)
4. Testing the Constitution 1793 – Congress Enacts a Fugitive Slave Act 1794 – Congress Passes the 11th Amendment Protecting States’ Rights 1794 – Freedom to Protest Is Tested in the Whiskey Rebellion 1796 – John Adams Becomes the Second President of United States Inaugurating the Two-party System and Is Responsible for the 12th Amendment 1798 – Alien and Sedition Acts Usher in a Bleak Period of American Political Freedom 1803 – John Marshall Establishes a Strong Supreme Court Through Marbury v. Madison
- Wed, December 30, 4:30 AM on IPTV
