WorksheetsThe Sons of Liberty
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
Colonists, known as American patriots, who spoke out against the British.
A group of religious rebels.
People who followed King George's rule.
King George III's loyal subjects.
What did the Sons of Liberty want from British Parliament?
They wanted the colonies to pay all taxes.
They wanted the King to create more taxes.
They wanted the British Parliament to hear their concerns.
They wanted the British Parliament to ignore them and let them live a happy life alone.
Select three ways the Sons of Liberty showed that they disagreed with the British Parliament.
They protested by speaking out against the taxes.
They wrote thank you letters to the King thanking him for the taxes.
They boycotted British good by refusing to them.
They captured British tax collectors and ran them out of town or made them quit their job.
What was a second thing the Sons of liberty wanted?
They wanted to be mean to the colonists.
They wanted to be nice to the British.
They wanted to pay the taxes.
They wanted freedom to make their own laws and pass their own taxes.
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
A British military group
American colonists fighting for independence
A group of British tax collectors
American colonists loyal to Britain
Before the Revolutionary War, colonists organized boycotts against Great Britain. What group used violence and threats to enforce these boycotts?
Imperial Policy
Sons of Liberty
Massachusetts Militia
Second Continental Congress
What did the Sons of Liberty do during the Boston Tea Party?
They threw tea into Boston Harbor
They held a peaceful protest in the town square
They wrote letters to the British government
They served tea to the homeless
The Sons of Liberty were founded by John Hancock and ___.
George Washington
Paul Revere
John Adams
Samuel Adams
was the leader of the Sons of Liberty based in Virginia and is known for saying, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
James Otis
George Washington
Who were the Sons of Liberty
Organization of Loyalists that supported taxation
Organization of Loyalists that fought taxation
Organization of Colonists that supported taxation
Organization of Colonists that fought taxation
What were the original Sons of Liberty called?
The Loyal 9
The Anarchy 9
The 9 Men in Wigs
The Secret 9 Society
What tactics did the Sons of Liberty use?
Threats
Violence
Intimidation
Tar & Feathering
The Sons of Liberty dressed up as Indians and dumped Tea into Boston Harbor in what was known as the
Boston Tea Party
Boston Dump
Boston Boycott
Boston Upstanding
___ was the leader of the Sons of Liberty based in Virginia and is known for saying, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
James Otis
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
The Sons of Liberty were founded by John Hancock and ___.
George Washington
Paul Revere
Sam Adams
John Adams
What was the primary goal of the Sons of Liberty?
To support British taxation policies
To promote independence from British rule
To establish a new monarchy in America
To create a new trade agreement with Britain
Which event is most closely associated with the Sons of Liberty?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Boston Tea Party
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The drafting of the U.S. Constitution
Who was a prominent leader of the Sons of Liberty in Boston?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Samuel Adams
Alexander Hamilton
What was the significance of the Stamp Act in relation to the Sons of Liberty?
It was supported by the Sons of Liberty
It led to the formation of the Sons of Liberty
It was ignored by the Sons of Liberty
It was celebrated by the Sons of Liberty
How did the Sons of Liberty communicate their messages and organize protests?
Through secret meetings and coded messages
By publishing articles in British newspapers
By sending letters to the King
By holding public debates
What was the reaction of the British government to the actions of the Sons of Liberty?
They ignored them
They supported them
They passed stricter laws
They offered them positions in the government
Which of the following was a method used by the Sons of Liberty to protest British policies?
Organizing tea parties
Boycotting British goods
Writing poetry
Holding elections
What was the role of Paul Revere in the Sons of Liberty?
He was a spy for the British
He was a leader in organizing protests
He was a financial supporter
He was not involved
What was the impact of the Sons of Liberty on the American Revolution?
They delayed the revolution
They had no impact
They helped ignite the revolution
They ended the revolution
What was the relationship between the Sons of Liberty and the Loyalists?
They were allies
They were indifferent to each other
They were in conflict
They were the same group
