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Every Historical Conquest article on Birth of a Nation — 23 pieces of narrative history written for students and teachers.

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - The End of the American Revolution

The Aftermath of the Treaty of Paris 1783The signing of the Treaty of Paris on September 3, 1783, marked the formal end of the American Revolution, a conflict that had sp

Oct 20, 2024
45 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - The Articles of Confederation and the New Government of Colonial Amer

The American Government in Transition: Actions Between 1782 and 1783The period between 1782 and 1783 was pivotal for the American government as the Revolutionary War near

Oct 21, 2024
52 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - The Financial Struggle for a New Country

Economic Struggles After the American RevolutionThe American Revolution (1775-1783) brought independence to the thirteen colonies, but the victory came at a tremendous co

Oct 22, 2024
49 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - Rebellion and Social Unrest in Post Revolution America

Social Unrest After the American RevolutionThe American Revolution, which ended in 1783 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, was a monumental victory for the American

Oct 23, 2024
51 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - The Start of the Constitutional Convention of 1787

Addressing the Flaws of the Articles of ConfederationIn 1787, the fledgling United States faced a pivotal moment in its history. After winning independence from Britain j

Oct 24, 2024
56 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - The Drafting of the U.S. Constitution

The Drafting of the U.S. ConstitutionRadio Broadcast Script: The Revolutionary Birth of a New Constitution [Upbeat patriotic music fades out] Host: Ladies and gentlemen,

Oct 25, 2024
50 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - Focus on the Executive and Judicial Branches and the Signing of the C

Establishing the Executive and Judicial BranchesThe Eighth Week of the Constitutional Convention: Establishing the Executive and Judicial BranchesBy the time the Constitu

Oct 27, 2024
52 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - Ratification of the Constitution

Birth of a New NationWhat Happened After the Constitution Was Signed and the Continental Congress Was ClosedThe signing of the United States Constitution on September 17,

Oct 28, 2024
44 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - Becoming the United States of the Americas

From Colonies to States: The Ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the Transition to StatehoodThe ratification of the U.S. Constitution in the late 18th century was a

Oct 30, 2024
52 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - The Creation of the Federal Government and their First Election

The Confederation Congress: America’s First National Governing BodyThe Confederation Congress served as the central government of the United States under the Articles of

Oct 31, 2024
48 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - The First Presidential Election in the United States

The First Presidential ElectionPatriot Radio Citizen Broadcast: Post-Presidential Election Announcement(As you know, there were no radios around at the time, this is what

Nov 1, 2024
50 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - The First Vice President and Presidential Cabinet

John Adams Becomes Vice President: A Journey from Small Electorate Vote to Foundational RoleWhen John Adams was elected as the first Vice President of the United States i

Nov 3, 2024
46 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - The Formation of the Judiciary Branch

The Importance of the Federal Courts and Their Role as a Branch of GovernmentThe federal court system has been a cornerstone of the United States since the Constitution’s

Nov 4, 2024
47 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - The Bill of Rights

Bill of Rights – Individual FreedomsNational Radio Broadcast(As if there were radios back in 1788. This is what it could have said) [Energetic patriotic music fades in an

Nov 5, 2024
72 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - The Financial Rescue Plan for the New Nation

Financial Crisis in 1789: The United States at a CrossroadsWhen the United States declared independence, the new nation inherited not just the hope of self-determination

Nov 6, 2024
57 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - Conflict in the New Nation - The Whiskey Rebellion

Patriot Radio Citizen Broadcast: Overreaching Government or Needed Tax? [Upbeat Music Fades Out]Host: "Alright, folks, welcome back! Let’s dive right into what’s been sti

Nov 7, 2024
50 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - The First Foreign Policy, War, and first Navy

First Foreign Policy, War, and NavyPatriot Radio Citizen Broadcast: The Hunt for Pirates and Enemy States[Upbeat, patriotic theme music plays, and the host’s voice comes

Nov 10, 2024
47 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - The First Political Parties and the Second Term of George Washington

A Day of Decision: Washington’s Struggle over Jay’s TreatyIt was a crisp morning in March 1795, and the air in Philadelphia buzzed with tension. Word had spread that Pres

Nov 11, 2024
56 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - The First Contested Presidential Election for the Second President of

The Day Washington Made his DecisionOn a late summer evening in 1796, as twilight settled over the lush fields of Mount Vernon, George Washington sat by the fire in his s

Nov 12, 2024
52 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - “Revolution of 1800”, Peaceful Transfer of Power, and Jefferson’s Fir

The Revolution of 1800The election of 1800, often called the "Revolution of 1800," was one of the most pivotal, contentious, and transformative elections in U.S. history.

Nov 13, 2024
50 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - The Louisiana Purchase of 1803

Louisiana in 1800: A Vast and Contested TerritoryIn 1800, the territory known as Louisiana encompassed a vast and undefined expanse of land in North America. It stretched

Nov 14, 2024
42 min

Lesson Plans for the Birth of a Nation - Cross Curricular Math and Science

Using Cross-Curricular Activities to Enhance LearningEducation is at its most impactful when students can see how different subjects intertwine. The Birth of the Nation o

Nov 17, 2024
36 min

1. Heroes and Villains of the Birth of a Nation - The End of the American Revolution (Aftermath of the Treaty)

My Name is Benjamin Franklin: Philosopher, Inventor, and DiplomatI was born in Boston in 1706, the fifteenth of seventeen children. My father was a candlemaker, and thoug

Nov 4, 2025
52 min