Discussion Questions I
1. What problems faced England in 1763 as a result of its victory in the Seven Years War?
2. How had the colonists’ perception of their need for a relationship with England changed as a result of the Seven Years War?
3. What was the Proclamation of 1763 and how was it viewed in British America?
4. What is meant by "Benign Neglect"?
5. Discuss the significance of the Sugar Act.
6. How did British and American definitions of representation differ in the eighteenth century?
7. How did John Locke’s political writings influence Americans?
8. What role did their study of Roman history play in the world view of American leaders?
9. Discuss the significance of the Stamp Act.
10. What is important about the Stamp Act Congress?
11. What are non-importation agreements and what role do they play in the American Revolution?
12. What is the Townsend Program?
13. Discuss the roles of Samuel Adams and James Otis in Massachusetts.
14. What is the Boston Massacre and why did it happen?
15. What is significant about American actions at Lexington and Concord?
16. What does the Battle of Bunker Hill illustrate about the challenge facing the British as they seek to assert control of the American colonies?
17. What do you think John Adams meant when he wrote,