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This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into the historical and philosophical origins of American government and the purpose of government in a democracy. This includes inquiry into the legacies of Greek democracy and Roman republicanism, as

Grade(s): 12

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2019

Ancient Rome, Part I: Founding and The Republic | History In A Nutshell

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Grades: 3 6 9 10 11 12

The introduction to Ancient Rome covers Rome's earliest days! Rome began as a monarchy, with its first king being Romulus, in 753 B.C. Rome would be ruled by seven kings, and with the deposition of...

Ancient Rome, Part III: Reign of the Emperors | History In A Nutshell

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Grades: 3 6 7 9 10 11 12

Rome had transitioned from a republic, to imperial rule. The previous civil wars left Rome in ruins, but Augustus Caesar repaired Rome, and ushered in a two hundred year period of stability known as...

Sam Mabry | James Otis Lecture 2016

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Grades: 9 10 11 12

H. Sam Mabry, III, Esquire explained to participating students the purpose and reasons behind the James Otis Lecture series.

Molly Craig: Women Making History | James Otis Lecture 2015 Excerpt

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

Molly Craig from the Hood Law Firm, LLC in Charleston, S.C. speaks at the 2015 James Otis Lecture about "Women Making History." The women she highlighted were: Charlotte E. Ray, first African-American...

Sir Robert Worcester | James Otis 2014 Excerpt

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Grades: 9 10 11 12

Sir Robert Worcester, Emeritus Chancellor of the University of Kent and Chair of the 800th Anniversary Celebration of the Magna Carta Committee spoke about "The Magna Carta, 'Foundation of Liberty'...

Sir Stephen Robert Silber | James Otis 2014 Excerpt

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Grades: 9 10 11 12

The Honorable Sir Stephen Silber, Justice of the High Court of England and Wales, spoke about "The Differing Perceptions of the Magna Carta ? The United Kingdom versus The United States."

James Otis Lecture Series 2015 (Full Version)

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

The South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (SC ABOTA) presented the Seventh Annual James Otis Lecture Series in observance of National Constitution Day on September 18, 2015...

James Otis Lecture Series 2014 (Full Version)

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Grades: 4 8 9 10 11 12

The 2014 speakers included The Honorable Sir Stephen Silber, Justice of the High Court of England and Wales, who spoke about "The Differing Perceptions of the Magna Carta ? The United Kingdom versus...