Sons and Daughters of Liberty Overview

Questions and Answers

Who were the Sons and Daughters of Liberty?

People who were brought together as a response to the Stamp Act. They were common people.

What did the Sons of Liberty do?

Organized protests against the acts and hung tax collectors in effigy.

What did the Daughters of Liberty do?

They helped keep the boycott of goods continue and stood for independence.

Where did the Sons of Liberty meet?

They arranged secret meetings to avoid arrest by British soldiers. Signup and view all the answers

What was the first major action of the Sons of Liberty?

To protest the Stamp Act by harassing the stamp tax distributors. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Boston Tea Party?

A protest by the American Colonists against the British government during which they threw tea into Boston Harbor. Signup and view all the answers

Who joined the Sons of Liberty?

Members from all walks of colonial life including lawyers, dockworkers, farmers, and famous figures like Samuel Adams and Paul Revere. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'No taxation without representation' mean?

Colonists did not want to be taxed if they did not have a representative in Britain's Parliament. Signup and view all the answers

Why did they throw tea in Boston Harbor?

To protest high taxes on tea imposed by the Tea Act and lack of representation in British Parliament. Signup and view all the answers

What was the value of the tea thrown in Boston Harbor?

90,000 pounds of tea, approximately a million dollars in today's money. Signup and view all the answers

What were the names of the ships involved in the Boston Tea Party?

The Beaver, the Eleanor, and the Dartmouth. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Daughters of Liberty do to support the boycott of British goods?

They made herbal teas as alternatives to British tea. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Abigail Adams?

A Daughter of Liberty and the wife of the second U.S. President, John Adams. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sons and Daughters of Liberty Overview

Formed in response to the Stamp Act, composed of common citizens advocating for colonial rights.
Aimed to resist British taxation and policies through organized protests and mobilization.

Sons of Liberty Actions

Organized protests against British taxes, notably the Stamp Act.
Used effigies of tax collectors as a form of intimidation.
Harassed stamp distributors, leading many to resign due to fear.

Daughters of Liberty Contributions

Facilitated boycotts of British goods, supporting the cause for independence.
Developed alternatives, such as herbal teas, to replace British tea during boycotts.

Meetings and Secrecy

Engaged in secret meetings to avoid arrest by British officials, showcasing their commitment to the cause.

Major Events

The Boston Tea Party was a significant act of defiance against the Tea Act, resulting in 342 chests of tea being thrown overboard.
Some participants disguised as Mohawk Indians, yet the British easily identified the culprits.

Membership Composition

Included diverse members from various professions: lawyers, farmers, tradesmen.
Notable figures: Samuel Adams (founding member), John Adams, Benedict Arnold, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, Paul Revere.

Key Motto

"No taxation without representation" encapsulated the colonists' demands for legislative representation in Britain.

Reasons for the Boston Tea Party

Protested against the unfair Tea Act, which mandated colonists to purchase tea solely from the East India Company at high taxes.
The protest was fueled by feelings of disenfranchisement due to lack of representation in Parliament.

Financial Impact of the Tea Party

The 342 chests of tea represented approximately 90,000 pounds, equating to nearly a million dollars in today’s economy.

Ships Involved

The three ships involved in the Boston Tea Party were the Beaver, the Eleanor, and the Dartmouth.

Daughters of Liberty's Role in Boycotts

They creatively substituted British tea with homemade alternatives and took direct action, as seen in the "Coffee Party" of 1777 against coffee hoarding.

Historical Figures

Abigail Adams, a Daughter of Liberty and spouse of John Adams, exemplified the strong female presence within the movement.

Additional Learning Resources

Interactive video and quizzes are available for further exploration of the Boston Tea Party and related historical events.

Description

Explore the roles of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty during the American Revolution. This quiz covers their actions against British taxation, their contributions to boycotts, and significant events like the Boston Tea Party. Test your knowledge of this crucial period in American history.