2 (Second Edition): Patrick Henry & the Sons of Liberty Lose It over Taxes (the Sugar Act & the Stamp Act)

“Liberty, Property, and no stamps!” This is the story of Parliament’s first ever attempt to tax the North American colonies: the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act.  His Majesty’s government might have won the Seven Years War, but it went broke in the process. Now it’s pinching pennies and trying to pay for a standing army to guard its newly claimed turf in North America. Lord George Grenville sees an answer: tax the Americans with the Sugar Act and Stamp Act. But is this constitutional? A lot of colonials don’t think so, and some, like Patrick Henry, have strong words for the King. Others aren’t using their words … some are ready to demolish buildings, intimidate government officials, and see how tar and feathers look on Stamp-Act supporters. These violent protestors are part of a new group: the Sons of Liberty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices