Ideas+for+Discussion+-+Revolutionary+Period,+1763-1783

 1. How did the British victory in the Seven Years War help bring on the American Revolution?  2. Which single action between 1763 and 1776 was most damaging to British-colonial relations? Defend your choice.  3. Despite the British legislative retreat between 1770 and 1776, how did events overtake British attempts to pacify the colonies?  4. Which three individuals were most responsible for the rupture between Britain and the colonies? Defend your answer.  5. Why did Britain believe the military phase of the revolt would be brief?  6. How could one argue that the Americans did not win their independence but rather that the British lost the colonies?  7. Why did France help the colonies? How did this motivation cause friction in 1783 between France and the fledgling United States?  8. What conflicting interests appeared among the nations in settling the Revolution in 1783? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">9. In what ways was the Revolution revolutionary? In what ways was it not?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Ideas for Discussion - Revolutionary Period, 1763-1783 **