Washington Case

1. It caused such furor because the Stamp Act put a heavy tax on nearly everything that was written or put on paper. The colonists didn’t like this because the British were using the money to pay off war debts. Also, there was no taxation with representation. This angered the colonists even more. John Adams believed that the revolution began earlier because the colonies were always trying to find ways to govern themselves and make rules for themselves. They didn’t want to be ruled by an overseas country.

2. Because he did it out of integrity. He knew what he was doing was right. Six out of the eight British soldiers were found not guilty. John Adams took the facts and used them in his defendant’s favor. In the long run he was even more respected and people understood why he took the case. He himself says it was the hardest case he had undergone and it paid off in the end.

3. They are in a very good position. The colonies are getting more rights and the British are beginning to leave Boston.

My opinion about John Adams is that he is a very upfront and straight forward guy. If he wants to see something changed he will always have an opinion and a suggestion. He seems to rant and confront people about their beliefs. His friendship with Jefferson seems to be important to him even after a few disagreements. He is a very educated and honored man. It seemed like once he was vice president his fame came to a turning point. He was forced to remain silent while the rest of congresses came up with ideas. People start thinking that that trip to Europe had changed Adams beliefs and many believed that Adams wanted a hereditary monarchy. Overall, he seems to be a major part of the Revolution and an important part of the independence of the United States.