After the Treaty of Paris in 1783, Americans set about the process of creating a new nation based on the radical ideas of equality and of government by the people. However, conflicting groups and special interests clashed over what form of government would best meet these egalitarian goals. In this program, viewers will learn about the changes to the Articles of Confederation and Shays' Rebellion, which led to the Constitutional Convention at Independence Hall, the Ratification Debates, and the creation of the Bill of Rights.
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United States history collection origins to 2000 ; vol. 5
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