1. An Interactive Presentation By Christine Falicki ED205

3. The Sons of Liberty were colonial patriots fighting for freedom. They were active from North Carolina to New Hampshire, and existed from 1765-1783. Their leader was Samuel Adams. They arose in 1765 to oppose the many acts Britain imposed on the colonists. The Sons of Liberty tried to arouse the anger of the colonists. towards Britain and were a strong influence during the American Revolution. Quit

4. This handbill, urging citizens to boycott the merchant William Jackson for importing British goods in violation of the "subscription," illustrates how the Sons of Liberty enforced economic sanctions. Quit

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7. On the evening of December 16, 1773, a group of men calling themselves the "Sons of Liberty" went to the Boston Harbor. The men were dressed as Mohawk Indians. They boarded three British ships, the Beaver, the Eleanor and the Dartmouth, and dumped forty-five tons of tea into the Boston Harbor. Quit

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13. I am an Elementary Education student with a focus on social studies at Grand Valley State University. I love all things about history and the world, I especially enjoy traveling to see historical monuments. Please feel free to contact me Quit