Learning on ScreenAmerican 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
Sponsor
Distributor
- Name
Any Other Business
- Phone
- 01926 423782
- Fax
- 01926 423782
- Address
- 6 Regency House
Newbold Terrace
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- See: Any Other Business
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