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Examine american history through the lens of contested equality. Reexamines american history throughthe theme of contested equalitytak. Peter sagal explores the high ideals of the declaration of independence that all men are created equal, endowed with inalienable rights, that didnt make it. Constitution usa with peter sagal separation of powers gpb. Episode three created equal executive producer catherine allan produced by amanda pollak edited by omry maoz david teague written by jaime bernanke with additional material by peter sagal directed by. In this episode of constitution usa, peter sagal explores the high ideals of the declaration of. We are told that it is the most important document to our daily lives, yet most people cannot remember what it says or the. Reexamines american history through the theme of contested equality taking an inclusive view of american history, created equal emphasizes the struggles for equality experienced by diverse groups of americans across the many regions of the nation. An illustration of the constitutional convention of 1787.
Peter sagal, host of npr s wait wait don t tell me. Government had paid its debt payments to its creditors with lawful money exchangeable for gold, then once again in 1933 became insolvent and could no longer retire its debt, namely to the federal reserve system, et. When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of natures god entitle them, a decent respect to. Constitution usa with peter sagal created equal premieres tuesdays, may 21. Watch constitution usa with peter sagal prime video. Created equal a history of the united states, volume 2 5th edition by jacqueline jones. With its inclusive view of american history, created equal, brief edition emphasizes social historyincluding the lives, labors, and legacies of women, immigrants, working people, and minorities in all regions of the countrywhile delivering the fundamental elements of. A constitution is a written statement of a countrys fundamental laws. Constitution usa with peter sagal philadelphia and the. It calls for the creation of one supreme court and establishes the courts. When two people converse face to face, both should not speak at once if either is to be clearly understood. The unanimous declaration of the thirteen united states of america. This series is a multimedia project that explores the constitution and its role in the american story from its creation, to the crises that challenged and reshaped it, to contemporary debates over rights and the role of government. Mar 09, 2011 in lincolns speech, he mentioned the united states was a nation dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
The unique power must be one that is included in the constitution e. The farreaching changes created by that amendment established new notions of citizenship, equal. A history of the united states combined volume and volume 2 by neal longman, pearson longman, pearson longman online at alibris. The declaration of independence says all men are created equal, with the unalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Learn about the farreaching changes created by the.
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Two years later, the amendment passed in the house of representatives and the senate and was submitted to state legislatures, threefourths of which needed to ratify the amendment in order for it to become part of the constitution. Lets take a closer look and see how equality is defined in this episode. The debate on the constitution boxed set library of america. Pbs digital innovator allstars elisabeth bostwick, heather gauck, paige somoza and larissa wrightelson discuss curiosity. Guardians of the constitution and individual rights american. The constitution created a federal system in the united. Breathing new life into the traditional civics lesson, peter sagal, host of nprs wait, wait.
Why was this very notable section of the declaration of independence left out of the constitution. Kindle edition published in 20, 02059036 paperback published in 20, 02055. A history of the united states, volume 2 4th edition by jacqueline jones et al at over 30 bookstores. Peter sagal explores the high ideals of the declaration of independence that all men are created equal, endowed with inalienable rights, that didnt make it into the constitution in 1787. The due process rights of illegal entrants to the united states.
Learn created equal history of the united states with free interactive flashcards. Akhil amar believes that the 14th amendment does what for our country. Apr 21, 2008 the constitution doesnt say that everyone is equal. Traveling across the country by motorcycle, sagal is in search of where the u. What is one feature of the political system created by the. Constitution lives, how it works and how it doesnt. Believers in a colorblind constitution say it does not. Today debates over affirmativeaction and equal opportunity still center on whether the constitution tolerates distinctions on the basis of color. Hes been writing about flint since the city started using the flint river as the. If you want to become a citizen of the united states, what do you have to do.
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In this episode, you will explore the delicate balance of federalism. Does the constitution have what it takes to keep up with modern america. Did you know the idea that all men are created equal didnt make it into the original constitution of 1787. Uncle sam learn more about the concept of federalism and how it. The phrase all men are created equal is not present in the original constitution. Constitution changed that, but its article iii, which addresses the judicial. Equality and the 14th amendment constitution usa pbs.
The 10th amendment states that the powers not delegated to the united states by the constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are. Rather than collecting dust on a shelf, the nearly 230yearold document has. An illustration of the onedollar coin minted by the united states government under the us constitution 1794. Constitution usa is a production of tpt national productions in association with insignia films. Hit the road with peter sagal for a look at constitution usa. Why do you think lincoln referred to this document the declaration of independence and not the u. Taking an inclusive view of american history, created equal emphasizes the struggles for equality experienced by diverse groups of americans across the many regions of the nation. But while all men are created equal, all constitutions are not. Constitution lives, how it works and how it doesn t how it unites us as a nation and how it has nearly torn us apart.
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