Themes from the 1787 Constitutional Convention. [videorecording] / producer, Paul Budline ; writers, Bill Moyers, Paul Budline ; a production of Public Affairs Television, Inc., and Alvin H. Perlmutter, Inc. ; a presentation of WNET & WETA.
Originally produced for public television in 1987.
Summary:
Part 1: "A thematic study of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 opens important avenues of discussion on topics related to the Convention itself and the Framers, the workings of the U.S. government, and life in America. This program uses 38 video clips (2:35 each) to explore the following themes, some of which are still relevant today: The Context/Setting of 1787, The Delegates, The Virginia and New Jersey Plans, The Executive Branch, The Legislative Branch, The Judicial Branch, and Slavery. (104 minutes)" - Web site Part 2: "Not all of the issues and questions raised at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 were answered during those heady few months. Indeed, some are still unresolved to this day. This program uses 38 video clips (2:35 each) to explore the following themes: Democracy, Representative Government, and the People; Large States and Small; Making a Constitution; American Indians and the West; National Powers: War, Taxes, and the National Defense; Religion and the Constitution; and Federal or National? (104 minutes)" - Web site
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