Final answer:
George Washington was not a member of the Sons of Liberty. The group included individuals such as Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Patrick Henry, who were known for their acts of protest against British rule. The correct answer to the question is a) George Washington.
Step-by-step explanation:
All of the following were members of the Sons of Liberty EXCEPT George Washington (VA.). Although George Washington was a prominent figure in the American Revolution, he was not a member of this radical group. The Sons of Liberty included well-known individuals such as Paul Revere (MA.), John Hancock (MA.), and Patrick Henry (VA.), who were directly involved in acts of protest against British policies. For example, Paul Revere was famous for his midnight ride to alert the colonial militia of the approaching British forces before the battles of Lexington and Concord, and John Hancock was known for his wealthy status and support of patriotic causes, despite a less direct involvement with the Sons of Liberty.
Patrick Henry, while not as actively involved in the Sons of Liberty as others, was a strong voice for independence and famously stated, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" Although Henry and John Hancock were associated with the spirited resistance against British rule, they were not as directly involved in the Sons of Liberty's clandestine activities as figures like Paul Revere. Therefore, the answer to the question is a) George Washington.