The Sons of Liberty staged acts of resistance against the British government and agitated for revolution. Their tactics at times have led some to categorize them as a terrorist group. After reviewing the textbook and sources on the Sons of Liberty, the writings of Samuel Adams, and given what was taking place at the time (the Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, etc.), do you believe that they were a terrorist group or freedom fighters? Please explain why or why not. Do you think their tactics were justified at the time?
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Address the questions asked in the paragraph above in at least a 200-250-word post and cite all outside sources appropriately
In your initial response, include at least one interesting question the readings raised for you
ANSWER
The Sons of Liberty was not a terrorist group, rather freedom fighters. They advocated for freedom from violence of oppression from Great Britain. It was a well-organized paramilitary and political organization to undermine British rule in colonial America. The group was influential in organizing and participating in Boston Tea Party. It was formed in 1765 in the thriving colonial port of New York and Boston. Sons of Liberty were against the Stamp Act because…. To continue reading, click on the purchase button below.