Itâs been called the wildest fete in the U.S., and for good reason: Every year, droves of partygoers flock to New Orleans to take in the floats, the festivities and the food, and to leave their mark on the Big Easy. Mardi Gras, meaning âFat Tuesdayâ in French, has its origins in medieval Europe.
Best Answer: The Sons of liberty were rebellious in defying British authorities and engaging in acts of sabotage such as the Boston Tea Party which were outright crimes under British Common Law; observers who did not take active part in these activities were often complicit in that they either did nothing to stop the SOL activities or they ...
At this time the identity of the colonist as Americans began to emerge as they joint forces to coordinate efforts in a common cause. The American view against British taxation was best represented by The Sons of Liberty headed by Samuel Adams who advocated for âNo British taxation without representationâ. The series of legislative acts attempted by the British to raise revenue from the colonies in order to pay for its escalating military costs were received with heated protest.