Everyday people were tiring of excessive taxes by a king living an ocean away while his rough soldiers occupied their city streets and homes. A secret society filled the taverns and meeting houses to discuss independence. Tea was thrown into Boston’s harbor and the shot heard round the world soon followed.

Meet the Sons of Liberty who led our revolution that ultimately brought independence. Sam Adams, John Hancock and Paul Revere were well known leaders of the group whose actions caused ordinary citizens to realize it would take everyone to gain independence. We’ll discuss three key events credited to the group that prompted the revolution. 

Students can ask questions throughout class or even beforehand to ensure their learning goals are met. And, we'll review near the end to ensure everyone understands key points.