Lesson 84 of 84 · American Revolution
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The Sons and Daughters of Liberty were groups formed by American colonists during the Revolution to protest British laws and taxes.
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The Sons and Daughters of Liberty were groups formed by American colonists during the Revolution to protest British laws and taxes. The Sons of Liberty were mainly men who organized demonstrations and boycotts against British goods, while the Daughters of Liberty, made up of women, supported these efforts by making their own products and encouraging others to do the same. Together, they showed that the colonists would stand up for their rights and resist British control.
Key Facts
The Sons of Liberty focused on protests and boycotts against British goods.
The Daughters of Liberty made their own products to support the cause.
Both groups helped to unite colonists in resisting British laws.
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The Sons and Daughters of Liberty
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