Sons of Liberty: History, Members, Facts & Accomplishments
About a decade before “The shot that was heard round the world” (the first military engagements of the American Revolution at the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19,...
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Liberty Tree: History, Stamp Act & Facts
The Liberty Tree, an elm tree, is considered one of the most famous symbols of the American Revolution. Situated near the central public park in downtown colonial Boston, Massachusetts, the...
Stamp Act of 1765 – Definition, Significance & Facts
Get to know more about the Stamp Act of 1765, a deeply unpopular tax imposed by the British Parliament on the American colonies (the Thirteen British Colonies). It is generally...
Biography and Political Accomplishments of Samuel Adams
The United States of America vividly remembers Samuel Adams as a key member of the Founding Fathers who penned down their signatures to usher in an independent America. Rising from...