Question

The Sons of Liberty: a. enjoyed support from New York craftsmen and laborers. b. opposed any violent response to the Stamp Act. c. prompted founder Samuel Adams and his cousin John Adams to break off relations. d. caused the Boston Massacre in 1765. e. won widespread support from New York’s upper classes.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Sons of Liberty enjoyed support from New York craftsmen and laborers.

Option: (A)

• The Sons of Liberty were a group of young patriots who were inspired by the idea of securing independence from the British rule and achieving freedom for the 13 American colonies.
• To oppose the unjust taxes imposed by the British Parliament, the Sons of liberty had emptied down the barrels filled with tea from a ship owned by the British merchants right into the sea.