Which protest group, led by Samuel Adams, helped ignite the American Revolution?

Which protest group, led by Samuel Adams, helped ignite the American Revolution?

• A. Sons of Liberty
• B. Patriots of Boston
• C. Minutemen
• D. Continental Congress

Answer: (A)

Organized resistance to British policy and the spread of revolutionary ideas is what this item assesses. Samuel Adams helped organize and lead the Sons of Liberty, a group formed in the 1760s to oppose acts like the Stamp Act and Townshend duties. They used coordinated protests, pressure on merchants to boycott British goods, and widespread demonstrations to unite colonists and turn opposition into a broader movement. Their leadership and ability to mobilize public opinion helped ignite and propel the push toward independence. Other terms refer to militiamen or formal governing bodies, not the clandestine protest group led by Adams, so they don’t fit as well.

Organized resistance to British policy and the spread of revolutionary ideas is what this item assesses. Samuel Adams helped organize and lead the Sons of Liberty, a group formed in the 1760s to oppose acts like the Stamp Act and Townshend duties. They used coordinated protests, pressure on merchants to boycott British goods, and widespread demonstrations to unite colonists and turn opposition into a broader movement. Their leadership and ability to mobilize public opinion helped ignite and propel the push toward independence. Other terms refer to militiamen or formal governing bodies, not the clandestine protest group led by Adams, so they don’t fit as well.