The Sons of Liberty — Patriots or Terrorists?

Who was Andrew Oliver?

• The collector of the new stamp tax

• All of the above

• The lieutenant governor's brother-in-law

• A prominent merchant in Boston

What did the Sons of Liberty do to Andrew Oliver's effigy?

• Removed it from the tree

• Burned it on Kirby Street

• All of the above

• Beheaded it and burned it on a nearby hill

When did the Sons of Liberty first appear in Boston?

• Before the American Revolution

• August 14, 1765

• It is not clear

• 1769

What is the definition of 'terrorism' according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary?

• The systematic use of terror, especially as a means of coercion

• Love for and devotion to one's country

• The use of violence on a regular basis

• The use of threats and violence to enforce resistance against British tax laws

What is the definition of 'patriotism'?

• The use of threats and violence to enforce resistance against British tax laws

• The use of violence on a regular basis

• Love for and devotion to one's country

• The systematic use of terror, especially as a means of coercion

Where did the Sons of Liberty have branches?

• Boston and New York City

• All thirteen colonies

• Massachusetts

• It is not clear

What tactics did the Sons of Liberty use to oppose British policies?

• All of the above

• Involvement in the Committees of Correspondence

• Threats and violence

• Publishing articles criticizing British taxes

What motivated the Sons of Liberty?

• None of the above

• Financial self-interest

• Both patriotism and financial self-interest

• Patriotism

Did the Sons of Liberty cause as much suffering as 21st century terrorist groups?

• None of the above

• It is not clear

• No, they did not cause as much suffering

• Yes, they caused similar levels of suffering

Does the justice of the cause affect whether the actions of its supporters are considered terrorism?

• Yes, the justice of the cause affects the classification of actions as terrorism

• None of the above

• No, the justice of the cause does not affect the classification of actions as terrorism

• It is not clear