The loss of an empire, 1765–83 (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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When & where did first Sons of Liberty form?
When & where did first Sons of Liberty form?
November 1765 in New York
Who inspired the Sons of Liberty?
Who inspired the Sons of Liberty?
The Loyal Nine in Boston
Sons of Liberty tactics vs tax collectors
Sons of Liberty tactics vs tax collectors
Threatening letters, intimidation, violence
Major Sons of Liberty achievement
Major Sons of Liberty achievement
Forced repeal of Stamp Act
When was first Liberty Pole erected?
When was first Liberty Pole erected?
May 21, 1766
What did Liberty Pole symbolise?
What did Liberty Pole symbolise?
No taxation without representation
Battle after Liberty Pole destroyed (Jan 1770)
Battle after Liberty Pole destroyed (Jan 1770)
Battle of Golden Hill
Revenue Act year & items taxed
Revenue Act year & items taxed
1767: tea, lead, glass, paper, paint
British troops sent to Boston
British troops sent to Boston
4,000 troops
Date of Boston Massacre
Date of Boston Massacre
March 5, 1770
Boston Massacre casualties
Boston Massacre casualties
5 dead (4 immediate, 1 later), 8 wounded
Tax remaining after most cancelled by 1770
Tax remaining after most cancelled by 1770
Tea tax
Why call it 'massacre'?
Why call it 'massacre'?
Propaganda to maximise emotional impact