Radical Whigs
-A group of British polotical commentators who feared the British monarchy and Parliment because it posed a threat to Liberty. They warned against the "corruption of the monarchy.
- Writings were widely read by the american colonists
- Many readers convinced should be watchful for any threats on their libeties.
- Swayed colonists against Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Tea Act, and taxation
(The Broadcasters to the colonies, make them irritated with the British Parliment) 
Republicans
- Believed in a society as one where all citizens willingly subordinated their private, selfish, interests to the common good
- opposed hierachical and authoritarian institutions, aristocracy and monarchy
(The Action Men/listeners to the Whig party)
Together
- Predisposed American colonists to be on hair-trigger alert against any threats to their rights
- Orginization of the Sons/Daughters of Liberty
- Responsable for Tea Party and Tar and Feathering of Gov. officials
(WARNING video a bit graphic)
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