2001 VIDEO CATALOG - Clinton Essex Franklin Library System

American American History History #2: #2: Taxation Taxation Taxation Without Without Representation
Representation
The Sugar and Stamp Acts caused Colonial merchants to stop trading with Britain and Parliament
repealed the Stamp Act. Charles Townsend formed the Townsend Acts and Board of Custom
Commissioners to collect taxes. The Massachusetts Assembly sent a letter of grievance to the
Colonists. Parliament ordered it destroyed, but the Assembly refused and Britain sent troops.
16 min. color/B&W pp
American American History History #3: #3: Prelude Prelude to to Revolution
Revolution
After the Boston Massacre, British troops withdrew and the Townsend Acts were repealed. But gradually,
the Custom Commissioners again began to heavily tax Colonial shipping. Angered, colonists burned a
British ship, causing Britain to take an even firmer stand. In 1774, the first Continental Congress met in
opposition to the Intolerable Acts.
17 min. color/B&W pp
American American History History #4: #4: Lexington, Lexington, Concord Concord and and Independence
Independence
The Continental Congress represented a challenge to the Crown. King George intended to teach the
colonies a lesson, but the Minutemen were prepared. British troops were challenged first at Lexington
and then at Concord. General Washington was appointed commander-in-chief of the regular army and
the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
17 min. color/B&W pp
American American American History History History #5: #5: #5: Fighting Fighting Fighting for for for Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Washington and his army, unable to defend New York, retreated to Pennsylvania to spend a bitterly cold
winter. When Washington crossed the Delaware River in 1776 and captured Trenton, Americans were
given new confidence. When the British were defeated at Yorktown, the war was as good as won.
18 min. color/B&W pp
American American American History History #6: #6: Nation Nation in in in Crisis
Crisis
During the Revolution, the Second Continental Congress was trying to establish a central government.
The state legislatures finally approved the Articles of Confederation, but refused to give Congress any
power. Shay's Rebellion made the people realize that more control was needed. A Constitutional
Convention was proposed to create a new constitution providing a strong federal government to save the
nation.
16 min. color/B&W pp
American American American History History #7: #7: Living Living Constitution
Constitution
Philadelphia was the scene of the 1787 Constitutional Convention. After months of debate, a Constitution
presented by James Madison was signed by the delegates. George Washington became the first
President in 1789. The Bill of Rights became the first ten amendments to the Constitution in 1791.
16 min. color/B&W pp
American American Independence
Independence
Learn about the Boston Tea Party, the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, the Liberty Bell
and Independence Hall in this video about the birth of our nation.
25 min. color cc
American American Indian's Indian's Sacred Sacred Ground
Ground
For generations the American Indians have drawn their legendary strength from their sacred ancestral
lands. This video takes you on a visit to the spiritual places that hold the secrets of brave warriors and the
legacy of these proud people.
60 min. color
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