Pt.1. Absolute authority and inalienable right. Prologue ; Francis Bernard, Royal Governor ; The Sugar Act ; John Robinson, Collector of Customs ; The Stamp Act ; Daniel Dulany, Pamphleteer ; Resolution. -- Pt.2. Road to revolution. Action: Boston sets the pace ; Contagion: Riots and resignations ; Nullification: Ports and courts ; Direction: Sons of Liberty. -- Pt.3. Patterns of loyalty. Thomas Hutchinson ; Jared Ingersoll ; John Hughes. -- Pt.4. Revolution delayed. Repeal ; Conclusion ; Epilogue.