American Independence 1776

Synopsis
Filmed on location in Philadelphia, looks at why the revolt of 1776 took place in what was an apparently a solid British community. Covers: Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine; the ‘Declaration of Independence’ and Paine’s ‘Common Sense’; the social complexity of revoutionary America; coalition politics; different visions of the independent future. Presented by Dr Edward Countryman.
Series
Warwick History Videos, Series
Language
English
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.
Year of production
1987
Availability
Sale; 1996 sale: £19.99 (+VAT inc. p&p)
Notes
Reviewed in British Council FVR.
Documentation
Accompanying teacher’s notes.
Uses
A-level and undergraduate history.
Subjects
History
Keywords
history of the 18th century; Jefferson, Thomas; Paine, Thomas; United States of America

Credits

Cast
Edward Countryman 

Production Company

Name

University of Warwick Audio-Visual Centre

Sponsor

Name

University of Warwick, Department of History

Distributor

Name

Any Other Business

Phone
01926 423782
Fax
01926 423782
Address
6 Regency House
Newbold Terrace
Leamington Spa CV32 4HD
Notes
See: Any Other Business

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