They came to unite the colonies — and nearly failed on the first day. Before independence… before war… America’s fate was decided inside one quiet hall. In September 1774, delegates from 12 colonies gathered in Philadelphia for the First Continental Congress, responding to Britain’s Intolerable Acts and debating how far resistance should go. What began with arguments over rules, voting, and even whether to open with a prayer soon became the first true test of American unity. Over seven tense weeks, figures like John Adams, George Washington, and Patrick Henry wrestled with impossible questions: Could the colonies act together? Could they resist British tyranny without war? And what would unity cost? This episode explores how the…
Fifty-six men signed the Declaration of Independence. Hear the remarkable story of each and every signer. New to the channel? Road to Liberty is our cinematic series where historic paintings come alive to tell the stories of the most important events that led from colonial unrest to American independence, from the French and Indian War and the Stamp Act, through Boston, Lexington & Concord, and the Declaration of Independence, to even beyond the decisive victory of Yorktown. Watch the Road to Liberty series here https://l.prageru.com/4lvqo1Q Celebrate America's 250th With Purpose. As our nation approaches its 250th birthday, PragerU is seizing this historic moment to educate the next generation about America’s founding, values, and…
What should every citizen know about early U.S. history? In this episode, you’ll learn about the arrival of European settlers in the 1500s, why they came to this country, and how they established the 13 original colonies. You’ll also learn about the Revolutionary War, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitutional Convention, and George Washington, the “father of our country.” Can you pass the U.S. Citizenship Test? https://l.prageru.com/4rnKQoN Want more episodes? Subscribe here https://l.prageru.com/3Mmpedn Check out all of our kids content at PragerUkids.com: https://l.prageru.com/3vkepwq Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Follow PragerU Kids on social media: Instagram …
What should every citizen know about American democracy? In this episode, Selina Lewis explains how the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution created a completely new system of government built on natural rights, representative democracy, and the Rule of Law. You’ll also learn how 13 colonies became the United States, why the Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and how the Bill of Rights protects freedoms like speech and religion. Can you pass the U.S. Citizenship Test? https://l.prageru.com/4rnKQoN Check out all of our kids content at PragerUkids.com: https://l.prageru.com/3vkepwq Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Follow PragerU Kids on social media: Instagram …
