Which group was responsible for the Boston Tea Party and other acts of resistance against British tax policies?
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Correct answer: The Sons of Liberty
The Sons of Liberty was a secret organization formed to advance the rights of the colonists and fight British taxation. They used both political agitation and direct action, such as the destruction of East India Company tea.
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