Stamp Act CongressPaper Details
1. Stamp Act Congress
What are the similarities and differences between the Stamp Act Congress document and the Declarations and Resolves of the First Continental Congress? What has changed in the attitude of the colonists between the Stamp Act and the First Continental Congress?

Boston Tea Party Eyewitness Account by a Participant
What were the specific events that forced action on the part of the “Rebels” in regards to the tea on board ship at Griffin’s wharf, including the governor’s actions? Were the Bostonians justified in their actions or should they have pursued other means to resolve the conflict over the tea, and if you believe that the actions of the citizens of Boston were precipitant, describe in detail what they should have done and what would be the hopeful results of this alternative to dumping the tea into the harbor? If your position is that the Bostonians were justified in their actions, describe in specific detail why the “Boston Tea Party” was justified. Remember to take into consideration the reaction of the British Government against the port of Boston, and Massachusetts, with the Coercive Acts.

Patrick Henry Speech “Liberty or Death”
Where does Henry say he receives his insight into the future? What does that insight lead Henry to believe will be the actions of the British in the future? What is the theme of Henry’s speech and why was he giving it at this particular time? It is reported that voices in the House of Burgesses cried out “Treason!” just before Henry’s last phrase. Was Henry’s speech treasonous? Why or Why not?
Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation
After reading the Declaration of Independence what is the main purpose of that document? Read the Articles of Confederation and discuss the central purpose of that document. In what way or ways, if any, can you see the principles of the Declaration of Independence reflected in the Articles of Confederation?