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Patriot Lessons: American History and Civics (Constitution, Declaration of Independence, etc.)

Michael Warren and Patriot Week Foundation

Patriot Lessons: American History and Civics (Constitution, Declaration of Independence, etc.)

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Patriot Lessons: American History and Civics (Constitution, Declaration of Independence, etc.)

Michael Warren and Patriot Week Foundation

Patriot Lessons: American History and Civics (Constitution, Declaration of Independence, etc.)

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Patriot Lessons: American History and Civics (Constitution, Declaration of Independence, etc.)

Michael Warren and Patriot Week Foundation

Patriot Lessons: American History and Civics (Constitution, Declaration of Independence, etc.)

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Learn the real story of Lexington & Concord on April 19, 1775 and the Shot Heard 'Round the World - which changed America and the world forever:Follow the Patriots and the British during the lead up to Lexington and Concord.Experience the bat
Topics covered:The underlying foundation of the Constitution is the doctrine of enumerated powers. Enumerated powers means that the federal government only has the authority specifically granted to it in the Constitution - the powers must
Review the origins and debate over the lawmaking provisions of Article I, Section 7 of the United States Constitution.Understand how bicameralism (the division of the federal legislature between the House of Representatives and the Senate) is
Learn how by mid-December, 1776, the American Revolution was in desperate straits. Explore that after a series of defeats, the American Army had retreated through New Jersey and was stationed in Pennsylvania — with the British Army across the
Learn that the idea of gratitude and giving thanks is an ancient concept for mankind and expressly elevated in the Bible.Review how days of thanksgiving were originally commemorated in the English colonies in Virginia and Massachusetts, with
“All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills.” United States Constitution, Article I, Section 7Review the origins and debate over Artic
Topics covered:How and when members of Congress are immune from civil arrests while Congress is in session. How and why members of Congress are absolutely immune for ANYTHING they say on the floor of Congress. How and why members of
Topics covered:United States Constitution Article I, Section 6 addresses how members of the Congress (members of the House of Representatives and the US Senate) are compensated and paid, and who pays their salary.Learn about the debates
Topics covered:Learn why understanding the Declaration of Independence is important.Learn why the Second Continental Congress decided to have a Declaration of Independence and how a committee of five of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjam
Topics covered (Article 1, Section 5 of the Constitution): Judging who wins Congressional ElectionsJudging the qualifications of members of CongressQuorum of Congress to meet & conduct businessCompelling attendance of members of Congre
Learn the key historical origins, history, and meaning of the Memorial Day:What is Memorial Day's Origins?How can we give it meaning? What did Pericles, Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan, Frederick Douglass, and others say? Produced by Pa
Topics covered:The Times, Places and Manner of holding congressional elections The vigorous opposition of allowing the Congress to supersede State laws involving congressional electionsMeetings of Congress - annual basis and starting
Learn the real story of Lexington & Concord on April 19, 1775 and the Shot Heard 'Round the World - which changed America and the world forever:Follow the Patriots and the British during the lead up to Lexington and Concord.Experience the
Topics covered:How the Senatorial elections are staggered (one-third of the Senate is elected every 2 years).The qualifications to be a Senator.The Vice President as president of the Senate.The power of the Senate to organize its ope
On this (remastered) Presidents Day special episode we cover:George Washington’s remarkable life and contribution to the American Revolution, Constitutional Convention, and Presidency - with highlights of his writings. Bonus Content:Mus
Learn how the composition of the US Senate - who and what it should represent - became perhaps the most divisive issue in the Constitutional Convention. Discover the arguments made by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, James Wilson, John Dickin
On December 25, 1776, George Washington and his brave troops begin to march to the nearly frozen Delaware River to attack Hessian troops encamped on the other side at Trenton, New Jersey. The times are desperate for the American cause.  The hig
Puritans; Pilgrims; Native Americans; colonial and revolutionary thanksgivings, fastings and humiliations. Presidents Washington, Adams, Jefferson, FDR, LBJ, Reagan, Obama, and more. Politics and recovering from JFK’s assassination. Sarah Hale’
Listen in on a fabulous and illuminating discussion between President Abraham Lincoln & Judge Michael Warren about Lincoln’s life - including his failures and successes and his impact on American and world history. (Lincoln portrayed by Bob Gle
Using primary sources of the Constitutional Convention Debates, the Federalist Papers, and learned treatises, learn how the 3/5th's clause affects taxes and its link to slavery. Explore the debate about how the number of Representatives for eac
Re-released July 4, 2022. Why do we celebrate July 4 as Independence Day when we really became a new nation on July 2, 1776? Besides Thomas Jefferson, who drafted the Declaration of Independence? What role did Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and
Why do celebrate Memorial Day? What are its origins? How can we give it meaning? What did Pericles, Lincoln, Reagan, Douglass, and others say? Produced by Patriot Week - visit PatriotWeek.org. Also check out the upcoming Patrick Henry Dinner at
Learn the minimum qualifications to serve in the House of Representatives. Discover how Representatives are apportioned among the States, and the establishment of the census. Explore the infamous Three Fifths Compromise/Clause (3/5 clause) in w
Learn how Article I of the Constitution vests legislative authority in the Congress. Review how the Constitution creates two Houses - the House of Representatives and the Senate. Explore the vigorous debate over the composition of the House of
On December 25, 1776, George Washington and his brave troops begin to march to the nearly frozen Delaware River to attack Hessian troops encamped on the other side at Trenton, New Jersey. The times are desperate for the American cause.  The hig
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