HIST 2055 : History Exam One Study Guide
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*humble large family, owned farm was a farmer. *cousin to the famous samuel adams who is a part of the sons of liberty. *his significance to american history includes his involvement in the continental congress, thus the declaration of independence, the revolution, and the construct of american government and law. As well as his time as the 2nd president of the united states. *they stir up the emotions for revolution in americans. Famously done by their written account (false at that) of the boston massacre which was created by himself and john hancock. *a part of the contintal congress and very radical! *openly opposed the english government, king george named him treasonist before the signing of the declaration of independence. *samuel adams and hancock are primary men involved in what is happening in massachuets. He did this by passing communication letters through his wife to john andre.
