Boston Massacre: Deadly confrontation sparks anti-British sentiment, John Adams defends soldiers for fair trial.

Tensions between British soldiers and Boston colonists escalated, culminating in a deadly confrontation where soldiers fired into a crowd, killing five civilians. This incident, known as the Boston Massacre, dramatically heightened anti-British sentiment in the colonies. Despite the outrage, John Adams agreed to defend the accused British soldiers in court, believing in the right to a fair trial. Adams successfully secured acquittals for most of the soldiers, underscoring his commitment to justice over public opinion. This event intensified colonial resistance against British rule, contributing to the growing revolutionary fervor. #MoofLife #BostonMassacre #JohnAdams #ColonialAmerica #FairTrial