The Sons of Liberty was a political group that was responsible for The Boston Tea Party in 1773 (and other acts of civil disobedience and property damage) – through Boston, Massachusetts, during British Occupation. They identified themselves with this 1767 flag. Featuring 7 red stripes and 6 white stripes – the flag was also known as “The Rebellious Stripes”. The flag disappeared from use with the adoption of an Official US Flag.