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If you were Johns Adams would you have defended the British soldiers?
(Boston Massacre)

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Although a devout patriot, John Adams agreed
to risk his family's livelihood and defend the
British soldiers and their commander in a
Boston courtroom. At stake was not just the
fate of nine men, but the relationship between
the motherland and her colonies on the eve of
American Revolution
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Although a devout patriot, John Adams agreed to risk his family’s livelihood and defend the British soldiers and their commander in a Boston courtroom. At stake was not just the fate of nine men, but the relationship between the motherland and her colonies on the eve of American Revolution

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