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Why did John Adams defend the soldiers who killed five colonists?
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∙ 13y ago
He wanted to show the British that the colonists could be fair and treat others fairly. They at least had to try to be kind, fair, and willing with the British.
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Did john Adams defend the soldiers after the Boston massacre?
he was scared
What eight soldiers did john Adams defend after the Boston massacre?
he was scared
Who won the Boston Massacre?
There was not a winning and a losing side in the Boston Massacre. Five Colonials died, and the soldiers were tried in civil court. Two were found guilty of manslaughter. But it was not a win nor a defeat. It was just a moment in history.
Paul revere an Samuel Adams were successful in portraying violence in Boston as?
An attack by soldiers on peaceful colonists.
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.
Did john Adams defend the soldiers after the Boston massacre?
he was scared
What eight soldiers did john Adams defend after the Boston massacre?
he was scared
Best explains how Samuel Adams was able to use propaganda to turn colonists against the British government?
He exaggerated what happened between the British soldiers and the colonists, calling it a massacre even though the colonists started it and only a few were killed.
Did John Adams defend the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre?
yes
Whom did John Adams defend at the trial for the Boston Massacre?
The British soldiers.
What price did John Adams pay for this decision to defend the British soldiers?
he was going to pay but he didnt
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
Why did Samuel Adams call the event where british soldiers killed 5 Boston citizens the Boston massacre?
He used the term massacre essentially to get people's attention and inspire rage towards the British in the colonists.
Who won the Boston Massacre?
There was not a winning and a losing side in the Boston Massacre. Five Colonials died, and the soldiers were tried in civil court. Two were found guilty of manslaughter. But it was not a win nor a defeat. It was just a moment in history.
Paul revere an Samuel Adams were successful in portraying violence in Boston as?
An attack by soldiers on peaceful colonists.
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.
Did John Adams defend British soldiers?
yes it was because his life was in jeopardy
