Some historians have claimed that the era of the American Revolution was characterized by paranoia. Does this description make sense? What underlying fears drove Britain into its imperial reforms? What aspects of these reforms made the colonies fear for their liberties? Were these fears justified on either side? On both sides? Has paranoia played a role in recent wars? Discuss.

Some historians have claimed that the era of the American Revolution was characterized by paranoia. Does this description make sense? What underlying fears drove Britain into its imperial reforms? What aspects of these reforms made the colonies fear for their liberties? Were these fears justified on either side? On both sides? Has paranoia played a role in recent wars? Discuss.