Widespread colonial protests refer to large-scale demonstrations and acts of resistance organized by colonists throughout various regions of colonial America.
Related terms
Boston Tea Party: A political protest that took place in Boston Harbor in 1773, where colonists disguised as Native Americans dumped tea from British ships into the water to protest against tea taxes.
Sons of Liberty: A secret society formed during the American Revolution that advocated for independence from Great Britain and actively participated in protests and demonstrations.
Committees of Correspondence: Groups formed by American patriots prior to the Revolutionary War, whose members communicated with one another to coordinate resistance efforts and share information.