The American Revolution: 1770-1783--A Conversation with Lord North

Duration: 0:33:00

Creator: BFA Educational Media | Columbia Broadcasting System

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Presents news correspondent Eric Sevareid interviewing Lord North, played by Peter Ustinov, about his attitude toward and knowledge of the political events in the colonies prior to the American Revolution. Includes North's reaction to taxation, smuggling, the colonial claim that they should share in making the laws, and North's understanding of the Boston Massacre. Recognizes that British history books view North as a loser, while the Americans view him as a villain.

Complete Record: , Presents news correspondent Eric Sevareid interviewing Lord North, played by Peter Ustinov, about his attitude toward and knowledge of the political events in the colonies prior to the American Revolution. Includes North's reaction to taxation, smuggling, the colonial claim that they should share in making the laws, and North's understanding of the Boston Massacre. Recognizes that British history books view North as a loser, while the Americans view him as a villain.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.