History of the United States I / Unit 5 USH1 0613 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Daughters of Liberty
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The idea
From early seventeen sixty-six women refused British goods, especially tea, substituting local herbs and berries, and organised spinning bees.
In practice
Eighteen Daughters of Liberty at Providence spinning from sunrise until dark on March twelfth.
Where people slip
By exercising purchasing power, women wielded political influence previously unavailable to them, broadening protest beyond elite circles.
Your place on the trail
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