...4/12/2012 By: Derek Putnam | | The Sons of Liberty | | The Sons of Liberty | The Sons of Liberty used their power and influence to manipulate popular opinion, thereby inciting the public to act against the laws and control of England. They were one of the most influential groups behind the American Revolution. The start of the Sons of Liberty is something of a mystery. The group always met in secret and it is disputed where it all began. Some say it started in New York and some will say under the leadership of Samuel Adams the Boston chapter was first. One thing is certain though, they all had the same goal, to organize public opinion and coordinate patriotic actions against Great Britain. The Sons of Liberty met at night so not to attract the British soldiers and to keep their activities secret until they felt it was time to make them public. One of the main reasons the groups were started was to protest and campaign against the Stamp Act. That was just the start of what the group would protest against and continue to fight for liberty against Britain. The Sons of Liberty name actually came from a speech given to parliament by Colonel Isaac Barre, “the behavior of Britain’s officials toward Americans on many occasions has caused the blood of those Sons of Liberty to recoil within them”, which wasn’t intended to imply disloyalty towards the crown but when word got back to the colonies and they saw his words they used them to their benefit. Barre...
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...The Underlying Truth of the Sons of Liberty In Todd Alan Kreamer’s article Sons of Liberty: Patriots or Terrorists, Kreamer delivers the reader with a simple yet complex question that leaves an individual questioning themselves. Were the Sons of Liberty, a group which we grew up being taught were passionate patriots rebelling against the oppressive British, terrorists instead? Perplexed with this question and delivered with facts from all different angles, I believe this group was an organization with deep patriotic roots that revolted and implored terrorism on both the British military and innocent individuals. Thusly I feel that the Sons of Liberty were indeed terrorists but also insurgents for they attacked military personnel as well as the innocent civilians. The author offers examples of attacks on the British and loyalists by the Sons of Liberty. Such as, their revolt against the established government through tarring the loyalists, breaking into and wrecking Fort George’s commander’s house, burning the governor’s coach, and burning down the lieutenant governor’s house. These acts were attacks and revolts upon the innocent people as well as the government and militants of Britain. Through these acts which frightened and scared the British and their supporters, this group of men expressed their form of “patriotism” in a very terrorizing manner. A terrorist is defined to be someone who uses violent acts to frighten innocent civilians as a way of trying to achieve a political...
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...The sons of liberty were heroes because they were the ones who saved the Boston massacre. The sons of liberty were great leaders. They made america and they started the revolution in Boston. The sons of liberty were in Boston when the massacre was upon Boston. The Boston massacre was reunited when the sons of liberty were at their feet. The Boston massacre was a very real place. Boston was the main target for the British but when the sons of liberty were at boston they massacre they were the head honcho for liberty in the boston massacre but, the townsfolk in boston did not like the the British taxes that the British were collecting. Most of the British tax men were tared and feathered or they boston townsfolk would burn...
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...A comparison of the Virginia Resolutions on the Stamp Act (1765) and the Association of the New York Sons of Liberty (1773) Darrell Hareford 10/14/2012 An examination of two documents from Eric Foner’s Voices of Freedom reader – Vol I and their relevance to the historical point in time in American History. Taxation was stirring sharp conflict between Great Britain and the British colonists of North America in the mid-18th century. The British colonists of North America lived under a quasi-self-government created in the early 1600’s. Powerful men in the colonies established their own devices and alliances for the raising and spending of money. The arguments of liberty and freedom were to become the tenets of choice in their debate to defend this power. This paper will explore this argument through the Virginia Resolutions on the Stamp Act (1765) from the House of Burgesses, and a resolution from the Sons of Liberty of New York City (1773). Their writings are tempered only by the politeness of the society of learned men, but let no one doubt that they took affront to the loss in authority and the economic impact of recent taxation decisions by Great Britain. The House of Burgesses was established in 1619 as a representative body to govern in a legislative assembly and was created by the Virginia Company to make conditions more amenable by encouraging English craftsman to settle in North America. The Virginia Company set up a system of self-government which was composed...
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...The Boston Tea Party Consequences The Boston Tea Party was one very big stand with various consequences.The Sons of Liberty had many members including, Samuel Adams, Benedict Arnold, Benjamin Edes, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, John Lamb, Joseph Warren, Paul Revere, William Mackay, Alexander McDougall, James Otis Jr., Benjamin Rush, Isaac Sears, Haym Solomon, James Swan, Charles Thomson, Thomas Young, Marinus Willett,Francis Akeley, and Oliver Wolcott. These men weren't the only participants in the Boston Tea Party. It is estimated that hundreds of people participated in the Boston Tea Party. Many people were in fear of getting caught so the majority of people remain anonymous. However, the known people that participated is approximately 116...
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...I don't believe in any form of unjustified extremism! But when a man is exercising extremism-a human being is exercising extremism in defense of liberty for human beings it's no vice, and one is moderate in the pursuit of justice for human beings I say he is a sinner – Malcolm X Extremism: The New Patriotism The recent rise of Islamic extremism on the international stage has alarmed many individuals around the world. Theories about the cause of its rapid and often time’s violent expansion have ranged from reactions to US foreign policy to the fall of “moderate secular” rulers in the Middle East. While these may be important contributing factors to the rise of Islamic extremism it is important that it is recognize for what it truly is: a form of patriotism. This is true for all other forms of radical extremism existing today and in the near past. Whether it is in defense of a nation-state, religion, or region extremists of all stripes, whether morally right or wrong can be viewed as being deeply patriotic regarding their cause. This can be seen not only in today’s contemporary Islamic extremists, but also in the Irish Republican Army during the 20th century, and even as far back as the French Revolution. Judd 2 Webster’s dictionary defines patriotism simply as “a devoted love, support, and defense of one’s country; national loyalty.” It also defines terrorism as “the use of violence and threats to intimidate or...
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...Led by well-known individuals such as Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Patrick Henry, the Sons of Liberty directed Colonial America through the American Revolution. The fourth of July is a day in which every American celebrates his or her independence; through the actions of the Sons of liberty, this became possible. The Sons of Liberty was a group of likeminded colonists who believed that the thirteen American colonies should no longer be a part of Great Britain. Through a combination of organized protests against wrongful taxation, the Sons of Liberty established America’s freedom. A strong rebellion created and nourished by the Sons of Liberty in 18th century America represents one of the greatest achievements of civil disobedience. The group of shopkeepers, rebels, and artisans met in the Summer of 1965 to discuss the problems with the recently imposed Stamp Act and Sugar Act. The Stamp Act required that paper products used in the colonies, such as...
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...mass meetings were held to demand that the tea be sent back to England with the duty unpaid. Tension mounted as the Patriot groups led by Samuel Adams tried to persuade the consignees and then the governor to accept this approach. On December 16, a large meeting at the Old South Church was told of Hutchison’s final refusal. About midnight, watched by a large crowd, Adams and a small group of Sons of Liberty disguised as Mohawk Indians boarded the ships and dumped the tea. To parliament, the Boston Tea Party confirmed Massachusetts’s role as the core of resistance to British rule. The Intolerable Acts of 1774 were intended to punish the colony in general and Boston in particular, both for the Tea Party and for the pattern of resistance it exemplified. Was the Boston Tea Party an act of patriotism or terrorism? Many people have discussed the Boston Tea Party as being an act of patriotism. The people believe that since the Boston Tea Party was for a good cause and the fight for independence, that their acts were condoned. The Boston Tea Party was an act of terrorism. The Sons of Liberty damaged property that wasn’t theirs. They threw over 300 crates of tea that wasn’t their property, (they didn’t pay for it) into the Boston Harbor without a second thought. They...
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...The Sons of Liberty, thought to be heroes by most, were actually terrorists. As the definition of terrorism states that it is the unlawful use of violence and intimidation especially against civilians in the pursuit of political aims. The difference between the actions of the colonists and combat is enclosed on the people fighting. In combat the opposing forces that are physically fighting are armed services, however, the Sons of Liberty fought and harm civilians. As Todd Alan Kreamer wrote on Varsity Tutors, “Tarring and feathering Loyalists was a common practice.” Yet those Loyalists were only civilians who were for Great Britain, and were not military personal ready to fight back. Another clear example of the violence of the Sons of Liberty, is the destruction of personal property of Governor of Massachusetts, Thomas Hutchinson....
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...1. Using the critical thinking skills you have gained so far and referring to the materials provided for this assignment, identify two possible strategies that Thomas Hutchinson or Samuel Adams likely used to develop and improve their thinking as those historical events unfolded prior to taking a stand and acting according to their beliefs. Two possible strategies that Thomas Hutchinson or Samuel Adams likely used to develop and improve their thinking were, when the statement, or some part of it, is open to interpretation, use the if-then approach to analysis. Thomas Hutchinson and Samuel Adams would have thought about their decisions prior to just going through with them blindly. They would also analyze the effects their decisions would have. By thinking of their decisions, both of them were intelligent enough to separate the facts from what was uncertain. By doing this both men would not be leaving any part of statements or theory’s left open to interpretation. If the exercise consists of a dialogue, read it several times, each time for a different purpose. First, read it to understand the discussion in its entirety. Then read each person’s comments individually, noting the progression of his or her thoughts and the degree of logical consistency. Finally, read for implications and assumptions; these are ideas are not stated directly but are nevertheless identifiable by what is stated directly. Both men were heavily involved in the creation of Massachusetts law, government...
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...The internal conflict of Johnny Tremain is should he work hard and change himself for the better, or stay the way he is. Throughout Johnny Tremain, Johnny faces many problems with his life. Johnny's personal band-aid of pride makes it very painful inside for him, but he was masking it which made it even harder for him. That is why, until Mr. Lapham told Johnny that “pride goeth before a fall”, Johnny had no clue that there was any problem. However, Johnny doesn’t think much of it. This is until Johnny met Rab, who made Johnny change. Rab asked Johnny questions, and made Johnny realize there was a problem. Rab changed him for the better. His denial, and his abandonment caused very low self esteem for Johnny. However, Johnny refused to accept this, which was an effect of his disdain for others. This is why all of his relationships, until Johnny met Rab, were fake. Dove was fake, and Johnny and Dove were almost forced to pretend they like each other. Because Johnny has such a big internal problem, he doesn’t know how to be a good person, which is why the conflict starts very early, and intensifies with Johnny having his hand burnt. After his hand was burnt, Johnny went around town, stormed into shops, and demanded a job, and when they asked to see his hand, he would shove it in their face. It takes a lot for Johnny to get over this, including Rab showing Johnny that Johnny has worth, and it ended when Johnny became like Rab and stood up in the war. If Rab had not have died in the...
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...Our group chose to experience the historical and exciting North End for our walk-about. After we got off at the Haymarket T-stop on a cold, rainy Boston day, we first walked the streets of the surrounding neighborhood before heading to the Old North Church. This notable church is located where the famous phrase "One if by land, and two if by sea" signal by Paul Revere was sent during his midnight ride before the Battles of Lexington and Concord. I was surprised that the church was still decently maintained, even though it was built in 1723 and still being used today. It is the currently the oldest active church in Boston. We turned the corner and right in front of the church was the Paul Revere statue standing high and tall commemorating his memorable ride during the American Revolution. It is claimed to be one of the most photographed sculptures in Boston, which the bronze statue took 16 years to create and 40 years to install in its place. I have always heard about Boston having the feel of New York but with older architecture and history, but I never realized how much history Boston actually possesses right in the heart of the city. I spent weeks and weeks learning about the American Revolution during junior year in US History back in Houston, so being able to see the historical landmarks was quite remarkable. I couldn’t get over the fact that I was walking on almost the exact same land Paul Revere stepped on almost 300 years ago. We then walked downhill and ended up at the...
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...Axia College Material Appendix A Midterm Exam • Access the Week Four Electronic Reserve Readings located under the materials section of the student website. • Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. • Write a paragraph of approximately 100 words for each of the following questions. 1. Using the critical thinking skills you have gained and the materials provided for this assignment, identify two possible strategies that Thomas Hutchinson or Samuel Adams, or both, likely used to develop and improve his thinking prior to taking a stand and acting according to his beliefs. I believe that Thomas Hutchinson and Samuel Adams saw that there were imperfections in some things and saw that not only they had dissatisfactions, but others as well. They decided that things needed to change and they were willing to do that for themselves and others. They decided that if they wanted it done they had to do it themselves. Thomas and Samuel, along with many others, realized that the way things were being done was not benefiting them like it should have. They believed that somebody needed to do something to change it and it just so happened to be them. 2. Explain the importance of building a foundation for critical and creative thinking when evaluating historical events such as the Boston Tea Party. First, you have to think about what you are looking for and you have to find the truth behind it all. Another words...
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...Proclaimers of liberty The battle took place in a barren empty hill,filled with scrubby hard red coats running up the side, while their sweet blood fly everywhere during the dark green grass a christmas horror. Ever more the fact that the Sons of liberty are paragons. Because they won us the right to be our own countries. In my mind and in many other minds all around the world. The Sons of Liberty fought for the thought of freedom and many wanted that but most of the world wanted to be apart of the greatest not only military but country in the world. To get started, The sons of liberty were heroes because they dared the most powerful country in the world, and defeated them. The sons of liberty fought with scarce supplies. People who...
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...AJ Kozman Mr. Childress English- 1A & 8B 7 December 2015 Sons of Liberty: Patriots or Terrorists? What leads people to believe that the extent of violence portrayed by the Sons of Liberty is okay by the name of freedom? The Sons of Liberty have tortured and annihilated,and still are, the loyal colonists because of their personal beliefs on England’s new laws and taxes imposed on the colonies, including the Stamp Act. This act was a tax imposed on all materials printed for commercial and legal use (History.org: The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Official History and Citizenship Website). Some colonists do not like how they are being restricted and have taxes imposed on them by the British Government, so they decided to...
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