Sons of Liberty

Definition

Colonial protest groups that opposed British policies and helped organise resistance, including calls for boycotts.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 2

The Sons of Liberty helped turn opposition into organised action. The movement used public protest, propaganda and calls for boycotts to challenge British authority. Samuel Adams became an important member.
Revise: Growing Opposition

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GCSE History · key term

Colonial protest groups that opposed British policies and helped organise resistance, including calls for boycotts.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 2

The Sons of Liberty helped turn opposition into organised action. The movement used public protest, propaganda and calls for boycotts to challenge British authority. Samuel Adams became an important member.
Revise: Growing Opposition

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