Sons of Liberty

Boston

In what city did the Sons of Liberty likely first form?

​

The British sometimes referred to them as the "Sons of Violence" in hopes of giving them a bad reputation.

Sons​ of "Violence"

​

A common method of intimidation among members of the Sons of Liberty was the tarring and feathering of tax collectors. This sketch shows the 1774 tarring and feathering of John Malcom

Sons​ of "Violence"

​

In protest to the Stamp Act, a mob formed by the Sons of Liberty got out of control and destroyed much of the home of Lieutenant Governor Thomas Hutchinson.

Sons​ of "Violence"

​

​Terrorism

• Terrorists use violence in an attempt to achieve political goals. Their intent is to bring about political change by creating a climate of fear within the society they oppose.

Sons​ of "Violence"

​

Violence

• ​Tar and feathering British officials

• Destroying homes of British officials

​Fear

• Many British officials quit for the safety of themselves, their family, and their property​

Sons​ of "Violence"

​