Who Were? The Sons of Liberty

The Sons of Liberty, formed in 1765 in Boston, opposed British taxation and fought for colonial rights. They were known for their revolutionary actions, including the Boston Tea Party. Their protests, sometimes violent, played a significant role in the American Revolution. Despite being seen by some as terrorists, their efforts contributed to the colonies' eventual independence.

What was the primary reason for the formation of the Sons of Liberty?

• To establish a new government

• To oppose unfair British taxation

• To support British taxation

• To promote British goods

What event did the Sons of Liberty use to portray British troops negatively?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Massacre

• The Intolerable Acts

What was the Sons of Liberty's response to the Townshend Acts?

• They disbanded

• They organized boycotts of British goods

• They supported the British government

• They moved to England

What significant event did the Sons of Liberty directly participate in to protest British tea taxes?

• The First Continental Congress

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

What was the outcome for the Sons of Liberty after the Revolutionary War?

• They became a political party

• They moved to Canada

• They disbanded after achieving their goal

• They continued to fight against British rule