Questions: What is the name of the secret society that was started in 1765 to protest the Stamp Act?
A. Sons of Liberty
B. Daughters of Liberty
C. Patriots
D. Loyalists
Transcript text: What is the name of the secret society that was started in 1765 to protest the Stamp Act?
A. Sons of Liberty
B. Daughters of Liberty
C. Patriots
D. Loyalists
Solution
The answer is A: Sons of Liberty.
Explanation for each option:
A. Sons of Liberty - This is the correct answer. The Sons of Liberty was a secret society formed in 1765 to protest the Stamp Act and other forms of taxation imposed by the British government on the American colonies. They played a significant role in mobilizing public opinion against British rule and were instrumental in organizing resistance activities, including the Boston Tea Party.
B. Daughters of Liberty - This group was also involved in the American resistance against British policies, but it was not formed specifically to protest the Stamp Act. The Daughters of Liberty supported the boycott of British goods and promoted the production of homemade goods to reduce dependence on British imports.
C. Patriots - This term generally refers to colonists who supported independence from Britain during the American Revolution. While many Patriots were involved in protests against the Stamp Act, the term does not refer to a specific secret society formed in 1765.
D. Loyalists - Loyalists were American colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War. They opposed the actions of groups like the Sons of Liberty and did not protest the Stamp Act.