History

Question

The first city to be occupied by the

British army in 1768 was Boston.

What was significant about this

city?

A. It is where the Sons of Liberty were organized.

B. It was the only port city on the East Coast.

C. It was the largest city in the colonies.

Answer

A. It is where the Sons of Liberty were organized.

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Boston was significant because it was where the Sons of Liberty were organized. The Sons of Liberty were a group of American colonists who organized protests and resistance against British policies, including the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts. They played a key role in the American Revolution and were instrumental in organizing the Boston Tea Party. The British army's occupation of Boston in 1768 was a response to the growing unrest in the city, and it marked the beginning of a long period of tension between the colonists and the British government.