Grade 1 - Let's Learn About Our Government - Closed Captioned

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Video Storyline: As a new country, the United States had to create its own set of new rules. We look at some of the important laws and symbols of the country, and what it means to be a citizen.

Video length: 7:45 minutes.

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Topics Covered In This Video

Conflict with England

Declaration of Independence

Setting up the new country

Creating the Constitution

What is a law?

What is a citizen?

Citizenship & voting

Elections

National symbols

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