American rev sac 1 (movements) Flashcards
When/where/who were the Sons of Liberty?
Why were they formed?
What events did they take part in?
How did they influence the revolution? (ESP) - 2 points
1765, Boston, Sam Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere
In response to Stamp Act, rallied support for colonial resistance against British policies.
Boston Tea Party, tarring+feathering, boycotts
First organised opposition to Brit management of colonies (POL), united colonists (SOC).
Who were notable Daughters of Liberty?
Why were they formed?
What events did they take part in?
How did they influence the revolution?
(ESP) - 2 points
Martha Washington, Mercy Otis Warren
in response to British taxation
Crucial in boycotts+non-importation agreements - created alternative products (sewed uniforms, tea substitutes)
Efforts helped sustain boycotts (ECO), empowered women to take part in resistance (POL).
Who formed the Committees of Correspondence? When?
What did they do?
Effect on revolution? (ESP) - 2 points
Samuel Adams, 1772
Observed troop movements, circulated pamphlets, boycotts
increased cohesion between colonies (SOC), mobilisation of public resistance to Brit actions (POL)
Who was involved in the Provincial Congresses? Where were they?
What were their aims?
Effect on revolution? (ESP) - 2 points
Revolutionary leaders, 10/13 colonies
colonists sought to rule themselves rather than be subject to British institutions.
increased independence from british gov (POL), promoted self-rule (POL/SOC).
Who was involved in the Stamp Act Congress?
What did it do?
Effect on revolution? (ESP) - 2 points
representatives from 9/13 colonies
met to draft a unified protest arguing “no taxation without representation”
resistance of Stamp Act marked growing sense of unity (SOC), and defiance of Brit policy (POL).
