Is a strong federal government better than more rights given to the states? “A House Divided” documents how independence was won from Great Britain, how the constitution was forged, and freedom was given to the democratic people of America. It also shows expansion of the colonial states westward, the economic growth of the fledgling United States, and the decisive power struggle between Northern and Southern states resulting in the Civil War. A powerfully historical documentary bringing to light the founding of a country, and its steadfast message: “A house divided cannot stand.”
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A House Divided
A House Divided
Produced: 1960
Length: 29 Minutes
Is a strong federal government better than more rights given to the states? “A House Divided” documents how independence was won from Great Britain, how the constitution was forged, and freedom was given to the democratic people of America. It also shows expansion of the colonial states westward, the economic growth of the fledgling United States, and the decisive power struggle between Northern and Southern states resulting in the Civil War. A powerfully historical documentary bringing to light the founding of a country, and its steadfast message: “A house divided cannot stand.”
