Sons of Liberty: An Examination of Actions and Revolutionary Impact

This report analyzes the Sons of Liberty, a group pivotal in the American Revolution. It discusses their actions, such as the Boston Tea Party, and explores their motivations and impact. The report highlights their revolutionary role, examining their actions through the lens of patriotism. It also contrasts their actions with the perspectives of the British and American loyalists, leading to a discussion on the perception of their actions. References include works by Mark Puls and David E. Shi, providing a comprehensive understanding of the Sons of Liberty's significance in American history.

Running head: HISTORY
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1HISTORY
The Sons of Liberty were a group of men that went on to take certain extreme steps to
liberate United States from the bondage of the British Government. This group had already
played a huge role in the overall success in the quest for independence of the country. The way
of working might arouse the confusion among different sections of the society. Some call them a
terrorist group and some support their activities and label them as freedom fighters (Shi and
Tindall: 27). The works of this group called the Sons of Liberty began in the province of Boston
at Massachusetts. This kind of revolutionary action was led by a person named Samuel Adams.
They went on to meet each other and plan their proceedings late at night (Puls: 60). This was
done because they wanted to avoid being detained by the British Police and American loyalists
for British Government.
One of the biggest events that were committed by this group was the Boston Tea Party.
The purpose of their activities was definitely very much patriotic. The roots of this group lied in
the Committees of Correspondence. The activities of this group Sons of Liberty were extreme.
Therefore, every person loving their motherland United States of America would be very proud
because of these extreme steps. The rude behaviors and straightforward replies were actually the
reflection of the ways the British dealt with them (Shi and Tindall: 27). They believed in the
ultimate extreme steps and British people saw this from the perspectives of the terrorist actions.
Therefore, this is completely a confusing matter (Puls: 60). The loyal and dedicated Americans
would definitely support these extreme actions like Boston tea party, Stamp Act and Boston
massacre. Apparently, their actions were patriotic and for the nation only. The pride of freedom
fighting is deeply associated with this.

2HISTORY
References List
Puls, Mark. Samuel Adams: Father of the American Revolution. St. Martin's Press, 2015.
Shi, David E., and George Brown Tindall. America: A narrative history. WW Norton &
Company, 2016.