Lesson 52 of 84 · American Revolution
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Sons and Daughters of Liberty
The Sons and Daughters of Liberty were groups formed by American colonists to protest British rule.
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Then & Now
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The Sons and Daughters of Liberty were groups formed by American colonists to protest British rule. The Sons of Liberty, made up mostly of men, organized protests against British taxes, such as the Stamp Act. The Daughters of Liberty, made up of women, supported these efforts by making goods to replace British products. Together, they worked to encourage others to boycott British goods and stand up for their rights.
Key Facts
The Sons of Liberty organized protests against British taxes.
The Daughters of Liberty made goods to replace British products.
Both groups encouraged boycotts of British goods.
Timeline
The Louisiana Purchase doubles the size of the U.S.
The Civil War begins
The Civil War ends; slavery is abolished
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What did the Sons of Liberty protest against?
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