29. The Sons of Liberty Become Violent, Even For Their Time
You know that violence was a regular part of a person’s life during the 1700s. People regularly fought in the streets, and crime was punishable through violence. However, the sons of liberty started to bring back some of the punishments fit for a criminal that the colonists tried to keep in Britain or rarely use, such as tar and feathering.
The sons of liberty regularly tar and feathered anyone who offended them or were officers of the British government. They also started burning down buildings and homes. The organization became so violent that even British officials feared them.
