Why Sons Of Liberty Happened To Great Britain?

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Also as for the tea party, Britain must of been mad, because they made a blockade of ships and weren't leaving until we payed the Tea that was thrown overboard of one of their ships. I guess we deserve this punishment and plus, going against Great Britain is impossible, they have better troops and weapons. The so called "Sons of Liberty" are one of the reasons we went to war with England, they attacked our British politicians leaving them in fear. They despise King George III, he is the reason the colonies are their. Without him, their would be no colony, they should show some respect. The patriots are showing treason to Britain. They are criminals to all those loyal to Great Britain.

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