History

America Becomes a Nation

Filmed at Independence Hall, and Williamsburg, Virginia, this motion picture does an admirable job of dramatizing the events of the Constitutional Convention of 1787. (2006, 120 min.)

by John J. Dwyer

Dwyer's beautifully illustrated book, filled with some 500 photographs, paintings, and maps, is an honest look at the Civil War period, including its causes and aftermath. There is also an online study guide available, making this a fantastic textbook for home-school families. (2005, 682pp, hb)

by BensonJ. Lossing

Most Americans today know of the importance of the Declaration of Independence, but how many know about its signers? This book provides a brief biography of each signer. These biographies highlight on what Lossing terms “the chief events in the lives of the men who stood sponsors at the baptism in blood of our infant republic.” (2002ed, 384pp, pb)

Pocket Size edition! Contains the two most important documents in American political history: The Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. A great reference to have on hand to defend Constitutional principles. Dimensions are approx. 3 1/2" x 5". (2007ed, 48pp, poc)