18. By what means can the concept of liberty be studied so as to develop an understanding of the "seeds of revolution which were inherent in the Colonial Period" and to develop an insight into liberty as a force which would permeate all periods of United States history? How can this theme of liberty be integrated so as to serve to link all facets of the "American Experience" to a common chain? What role do ideas play in a study of history?
19. How will a study of the ideas and institutions of the Colonial Period, the Declaration of Independence, and the American Revolution establish a framework for inquiring into the natural rights philosophy, the justification of the Revolution, and the principal components of our modern day social, political, and economic system? How can Virginia serve as one illustrative study of these factors?
20. In what ways did the colonial rebellion become an avenue for nationalism?
21. How will a study of the American Revolution illustrate self-interest versus concern for principle?
22. Can the American Revolution be termed a social movement? What were the effects on the institutions of society?
23. How did the Founding Fathers exemplify the young nation's aspiration?
24. In what ways can one account for the impact of the Declaration of Independence on modern day political thought?
25. Why is it that the state constitutions are often considered one of the most important developments in the aftermath of the Revolution? How did these constitutions reflect the "spirit of the American Revolution" and the foundations of the Colonial Period? How could a case study of Virginia during this period illustrate these developments?
26. How can the Colonial Period serve as a foundation for developing those threads which are inherent in a study of Virginia and United States history? How can the following themes be used to coordinate various aspects of the American Revolution and the "American Experience"?
a. Nature and influence of geography
b. Economic themes
c. Intellectual themes
d. Nature and composition of society
e. Manifestation of political ideas