American Revolution: The Postwar Period (Revised Version)

Series: American Revolution Series|n3

Duration: 11

Year Published: 1975

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Depicts the struggle to form the U.S. Constitution in a climate of conflicting ideals and economic depression during the post-Revolutionary War years. Discusses the difficulties caused by restrictions on trade, the poverty of the people, and the lack of recognition by other countries of the Articles of Confederation. Outlines the convention called to alleviate conditions and emphasizes the compromise necessary in forming the Constitution. Marks the end of the Revolutionary era with the election of George Washington to the presidency in 1789.

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