TrueTales · Founding Fathers
John Adams Defends the Unpopular Truth
Ages all · 2 min
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📖 Comprehension Questions
1. What did the British soldiers do that made Boston angry?
2. Why did the other lawyers in Boston refuse to defend the soldiers?
3. What did John Adams decide to do when asked to defend the captain?
4. How did John Adams present his case to the jury in the courtroom?
5. Why did Adams believe his decision to defend the soldiers was more important than helping write the Declaration of Independence?
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⭐ Did You Know?
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