American Revolution: The Postwar Period

Duration: 11

Year Published: 1954

Creator: Coronet Films

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Credits: Allen W. Moger

Description: Depicts the struggle to form the U.S. Constitution in a climate of conflicting ideals and economic depression of the post-Revolutionary War years. Points out the difficulties caused by the absence of British law, the restrictions on trade, and the poverty of the people. Outlines the conventions called to alleviate conditions and emphasizes the results of compromises in creating the Constitution. Marks the end of the Revolution with the election of George Washington to the presidency in 1789.

Complete Record: Depicts the struggle to form the U.S. Constitution in a climate of conflicting ideals and economic depression of the post-Revolutionary War years. Points out the difficulties caused by the absence of British law, the restrictions on trade, and the poverty of the people. Outlines the conventions called to alleviate conditions and emphasizes the results of compromises in creating the Constitution. Marks the end of the Revolution with the election of George Washington to the presidency in 1789., , NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

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