History of the 4th of July: Crash Course US History Special - By Crash Course
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DESCRIPTION:
John Green explains the history surrounding the July 4th celebration of United States independence . For example he notes that Congress approved the Lee resolution of independence as early as July 2, 1776 while most members signed the Declaration of Independence as late as August 2 of that year. In more modern times, Green says, the observance of the holiday included the world record for eating hot dogs on buns: 68 HDBs in 10 minutes.
OVERVIEW:
History of the 4th of July: Crash Course US History Special is a free educational video by Crash Course.It helps students in grades HS practice the following standards RI.9-10.9.
This page not only allows students and teachers view History of the 4th of July: Crash Course US History Special but also find engaging Sample Questions, Apps, Pins, Worksheets, Books related to the following topics.
1. RI.9-10.9 : Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work (how Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare).
