The Sons and Daughters of Liberty

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The Sons and Daughters of Liberty were groups formed by American colonists to resist British rule during the Revolution. The Sons of Liberty, made up of men, organized protests and boycotts against British taxes and laws.

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The Daughters of Liberty, composed of women, supported the cause by creating homemade goods to replace British products. Together, these groups played a significant role in mobilizing public sentiment and demonstrating unity among colonists against British oppression.

Key facts

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1The Sons of Liberty organized protests against British taxes.
2The Daughters of Liberty made homemade goods to support the cause.
3Both groups were crucial in uniting colonists against British rule.

Timeline

When it happened

1765
The Sons of Liberty form to oppose the Stamp Act
1766
Daughters of Liberty hold spinning bees to replace British cloth
1773
The Sons of Liberty lead the Boston Tea Party

Then & Now

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The Marquis de Lafayette was just 19 when he arrived in America in 1777 to fight for independence.

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What was one action taken by the Sons of Liberty?

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What did the Daughters of Liberty do to support the Revolution?

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