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OpenStax

Open Stax: The Stamp Act and the Sons and Daughters of Liberty

For Students 11th - 12th
From a chapter on "Imperial Reforms and Colonial Protests", this section explains the purpose of the 1765 Stamp Act and looks at the colonial responses to it.
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Formation of the Sons of Liberty

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a detailed overview of the formation of protest groups called the "Sons of Liberty" that sprang up in response to the Stamp Act. Includes a list of supporting documents and great resources for teachers.
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Other

The Baldwin Project: "American History Stories, Volume Ii": Daughters of Liberty

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Baldwin Project is a site which presents books from the past on the internet. This excerpt from American History Stories, Volume II by Mara L. Pratt provides a description of the Daughters of Liberty from a different point of view.
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PublicBookshelf Corporation

Public Bookshelf: Alexander Mc Dougall

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the revolutionary political activities of Boston Son of Liberty Alexander McDougall. Taken from "Our Country", published in 1877.
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US National Archives

National Archives: Road to Revolution: Patriotism or Treason?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
What if you lived in the colonies during in the years preceding the Revolution? Would you be a loyalist or join the Sons of Liberty? Students will analyze a picture of a tax collector being tarred and feathered and answer critical...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Sons and Daughters of Liberty

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief look at the Sons and Daughters of Liberty, clandestine groups who protested against the British with acts of intimidation and the boycotting of British goods.
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PublicBookshelf Corporation

Public Book Shelf: The History of the Sons of Liberty

For Students 9th - 10th
Public Book Shelf offers a general description of the activities of the Sons of Liberty. Taken from an account published in the early 1900s.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Sons of Liberty: Patriots or Terrorists

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains a lengthy article on the history of the secret organization and its impact on American history.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Sons of Liberty

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Sons of Liberty, a secret, underground organization that was founded in Boston by Samuel Adams and John Hancock in July 1765 in opposition to the Stamp Act.