Maryland Sons of Liberty
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The Maryland Sons of Liberty were a colonial patriot group active in Maryland that opposed British taxation and policies in the years leading up to the American Revolution.
Statements (31)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
American Revolutionary-era group
→
colonial political organization → patriot organization → |
| activeInPeriod |
1760s
→
1770s → |
| aimedAt |
defense of colonial liberties
→
repeal of British tax laws → |
| associatedWithEvent |
American Revolutionary period
→
pre‑Revolutionary protests in Maryland → |
| country |
British America
→
|
| foundedInPeriod |
1760s
→
|
| hasActivity |
non‑importation efforts
→
political protest → public demonstrations → resistance to British authority → |
| historicalRegion |
Chesapeake colonies
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| ideology |
colonial rights
→
opposition to taxation without representation → |
| language |
English
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| locatedIn |
Maryland
→
Province of Maryland → Thirteen Colonies → |
| movement |
American Revolution
→
American patriot movement → |
| opposed |
British imperial policies
→
British taxation → Stamp Act → Townshend Acts → |
| opposedBy |
British colonial authorities
→
Loyalists → |
| partOf |
Sons of Liberty
→
|
Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Sons of Liberty
→
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hasPart |