Boston Tea Party | 2. The Sons of Liberty
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The Consequences of Enforcing the Stamp Act
This chapter explores the consequences faced by Hutchinson due to his enforcement of the Stamp Act, which made him a target of colonists' anger. It highlights the attack on Hutchinson's house by a mob and his narrow escape. The chapter also discusses the origins and evolving meaning of the term 'Sons of Liberty', which initially referred to voluntary organizations protesting against the Stamp Act but later encompassed a broader group actively resisting parliamentary laws.
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