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John Adams - God Save The American States

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A moving video which portrays a famous speech by John Adams to his colleagues at the Constitutional Convention, and a public reading of the Declaration of Independence will captivate viewers. The actors are dressed in period clothing and it provides a very realistic portrayal of these events.

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john adams, united states presidents, the american revolution

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john adams, the american revolution, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
7:01
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Flipped Classroom
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