1. Who was Robert Walpole and why was he important?

2. What was the nature of the relationship between Britain and her American colonies before 1763?

3. In 1763-64, why did the British government decide to raise more revenue in the colonies ?

4. Explain the differences between Lt. Governor Hutchinson and members of the Massachusetts assembly over strategy in protesting increased taxation?

5. What was Governor Bernard's advice to the British government about tax policy in the colonies?

6. Explain the relationship between conditions in New England in the early 1760's and the protests against the Stamp Act? Why did the Stamp Act cause more alienation than the Sugar Act?

7. Explain Charles Townshend's decision to impose duties after the repeal of the Stamp Act and the reaction to the Townshend Duties in New England.

8. Describe the context of the so called Boston Massacre.

9. What did John Adams argue in defense of the accused British soldiers at the Boston massacre trial?

10. Identify and explain British assumptions as they entered the War of the American Revolution and their initial strategy. Why did that strategy fail?