CMUL John Adams and the Constitution Essay

In contentious times I thought that the following case may be helpful in understanding what it means to be an American. You will see an example that is historic and non-partisan and without the animus that we see currently in our political process.

While you are working on your amendment papers I thought this would give you some insight into how the Bill of Rights had its beginning with John Adams. His defense of British Troops before the Revolutionary War will give you insights to the mindset of this most influential man in drafting our Constitution.

Read the case below. It is also on Amazon Prime if you would also like to watch an excellent video representation of it—John Adams Season 1 Episode 1 which is about 1 ½ hrs. It is excellent; if you have access it is well worth watching.

Also, it is described in detail in the book John Adams.

https://www.crf-usa.org/images/pdf/JohnAdamsandtheBostonMassacreTrials

Write your decision and engage in a vigorous discussion with me and fellow students of how this man and this case is influential in the Amendments. Identify the amendments that in some way are the result of John Adams personal experiences as an attorney in pre-revolutionary War America.

If you have read any of the following please let us know:

John Adams

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

Benjamin Franklin