Their predecessor was founded in early summer 1765, a group known as the Loyal Nine. Consisting mostly of economically minded tradesmen and workers, they grew rapidly and acquired their more famous name by the end of the summer. Their first major act was to hang an effigy of Andrew Oliver in Newbury Street. A mob quickly formed and Oliver's house was eventually burned down
Their predecessor was founded in early summer 1765, a group known as the Loyal Nine. Consisting mostly of economically minded tradesmen and workers, they grew rapidly and acquired their more famous name by the end of the summer. Their first major act was to hang an effigy of Andrew Oliver in Newbury Street. A mob quickly formed and Oliver's house was eventually burned down. This was one of the first popular protests of the unpopular Stamp Act. Chapters of this group quickly spread beyond Boston. Name this group FTP, which included John and Samuel Adams and is most famous for having a tea party.
Their predecessor was founded in early summer 1765, a group known as the Loyal Nine.
{Sons of Liberty}