12. James Otis, Jr. Joined The Sons Of Liberty And Became A Leading Member
Born in 1725, Otis joined the revolutionary cause and became one of the leading members. Otis always followed politics as his father had a keen interest in politics. After graduating from Harvard, Otis turned to practice law.
Otis is famous for saying, “taxation without representation is tyranny.” Patriots continued to use this phrase throughout the American Revolution to oppose the British government. Otis continued to use his words to gather people together and fight for independence, especially once Britain enforced the “writs of assistance,” allowing the British to enter the homes of colonists at any time.
