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Why did John Adams defend British soldiers accused of participation in the Boston Massacre?
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∙ 7y ago
- John Adams defended the British because he was generally a good guy. And when he was asked to he was skeptic at first but decided it was the right thing to do. And he was also ashamed at how the Americans acted during the Boston Massacre because he knew that it wasn't the British' fault it was the Americans. He knew what he had to do was right and he did it justice.
- It wasn't necessarily the Americans' fault. No one knows who fired first. Could have been the British, but, either way, that single shot gave that single alarm to fire. And, he didn't defend them because he felt like it was the right thing to do, it was mainly for one reason, a man can't be punished for a crime they didn't commit, or a crime which can not be proven. And, He chose to defend them. One more thing, it wasn't because, "he was generally a good guy." He was a guy who knew what was right at the moment.
- And, to make a more simple answer, John Adams defended the British Soldiers, merely because it wasn't their fault for firing on us. When they fired, it was in self defense. They weren't sure who fired first, but whoever fired, startled the British, therefor giving the alarm to fire. John Adams knew this, however, and when the people began to fuss, he defended the British, because, he felt that, no man should be punished or convicted of an act of self defense. Which, in fact, we would have done the exact same thing!
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoJohn Adams defended the British Soldiers because he wanted to show Britain that colonial courts were fair. John Adams tried to prove that the soldiers had been protecting themselves from the crowd.
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∙ 12y agoIt was a matter of principle. He believed that everyone had the right to a lawyer and a fair trial, and since nobody else would defend them, he did. He also came to believe that they were the victims of the incident. As he said, "Facts are stubborn things."
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∙ 13y agoHe wanted to show the world that the colonists believed in justice, even if the British government did not.
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∙ 12y agobecause john Adams thought everyone deserved a fare trial.
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Why is John Adams known for the Boston massacre?
John Adams was the lawyer for the British soldiers accused of shooting the colonist in the Boston Massacre. He won the case too.
Why were the British soldiers accused of murder tried in England and not in the colonies?
This was part of the Intolerable Acts of 1774 and was based on the idea that British soldiers would not get a fair hearing in the colonies where the people were unfairly biased against the British soldiers. It was also a nod to the Boston Massacre trials in 1770 where colonists convicted two British soldiers of manslaughter and the perceived illegitimacy of this trial by British authorities.
How did John Adams role as a lawyer for the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre help set a tone for the revolutionary cause?
John Adams' decision to defend the British soldiers accused in the Boston Massacre demonstrated his commitment to the principles of justice and the rule of law. This helped establish the notion that all individuals, regardless of their actions or allegiances, deserve a fair trial and legal representation. Adams' willingness to represent the soldiers highlighted the injustices perpetrated by the British government and galvanized the colonists in their fight for liberty and independence.
Who were the killers of the Boston massacre?
Captain Thomas Preston, Corporal William Wemms, James Hartigan, William McCauley, Hugh White, Matthew Kilroy, William Warren, John Carrol, and Hugh Montgomery were the accused soldiers of the Boston Massacre.
What document accused King George III of England of imposing taxes on English colonists without the right to do so?
british soldiers had to be house and fed by the americans
What year did John Adams successfully defended British soldiers accused of murder in the Boston Massacre?
1770
Why is John Adams known for the Boston massacre?
John Adams was the lawyer for the British soldiers accused of shooting the colonist in the Boston Massacre. He won the case too.
Why were the British soldiers accused of murder tried in England and not in the colonies?
This was part of the Intolerable Acts of 1774 and was based on the idea that British soldiers would not get a fair hearing in the colonies where the people were unfairly biased against the British soldiers. It was also a nod to the Boston Massacre trials in 1770 where colonists convicted two British soldiers of manslaughter and the perceived illegitimacy of this trial by British authorities.
Did Samuel Adams die in the Boston massacre?
No he did not. He was actually the lawyer (defendant) for the British soldiers accused of murder. However, it is common knowledge that Edward Kymn (Steadward) was hung for smoking an O of the dopest dope around.
How did John Adams role as a lawyer for the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre help set a tone for the revolutionary cause?
John Adams' decision to defend the British soldiers accused in the Boston Massacre demonstrated his commitment to the principles of justice and the rule of law. This helped establish the notion that all individuals, regardless of their actions or allegiances, deserve a fair trial and legal representation. Adams' willingness to represent the soldiers highlighted the injustices perpetrated by the British government and galvanized the colonists in their fight for liberty and independence.
Why did john Adams and josiah Quincy defend the british soldiers?
Samuel Adams did not defend the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre. John Adams defended them. Sam really disliked them and went against them. John (a cousin of Sam) didn't really like them either but he did defend the British soldiers in trial for the Boston Massacre
Who were the killers of the Boston massacre?
Captain Thomas Preston, Corporal William Wemms, James Hartigan, William McCauley, Hugh White, Matthew Kilroy, William Warren, John Carrol, and Hugh Montgomery were the accused soldiers of the Boston Massacre.
What are the release dates for Bloom and Politan Open Court - 2006 Executive Accused of Massacre?
Bloom and Politan Open Court - 2006 Executive Accused of Massacre was released on: USA: 12 September 2006
What document accused King George of England of imposing taxes on English colonists without the right to do so?
british soldiers had to be house and fed by the americans
Why do you think jhon Adams and josiah Quincy agreed to defend the british soldiers that were involved in the Boston massacre?
John Adams wrote about his reason for defending the British soldiers and he felt they had the right to a proper defense. People are innocent until they are proven guilty and are protected under law to a trial no matter who they are. Actually, the men weren't guilty of what they are accused of and he was right. Historians have proven that there was a political spin to the propaganda handbills that were drawn by Revere and spread around the Boston. The history channel has a program on this, so look for it.
What document accused King George III of England of imposing taxes on English colonists without the right to do so?
british soldiers had to be house and fed by the americans
What document accused King George III of England of imposing taxes on English colonists without the right to do so.?
british soldiers had to be house and fed by the americans
