John Adams DVD Scene 1: Boston Massacre (1770) – (2:20 – 8:50 / 12:45 – 14:45) 9 min Describe how the Boston Massacre is portrayed / what do you see happen?

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John Adams DVD Scene 1: Boston Massacre (1770) – (2:20 – 8:50 / 12:45 – 14:45) 9 min Describe how the Boston Massacre is portrayed / what do you see happen? Scene 2: Red Coats on Trial - (19-25:13, 26:34-31:10, 34:03-38:17, 39:40-42:20) 18 min What arguments does John Adams use to defend the Red Coats? Scene 3: Tarred & Feathered / The Intolerable Acts (1774) – (48:36-52:05, 54:14-58:36) – 8min Describe why & how the colonists protest & their punishment Scene 4: 2nd Continental Congress: Internal debate (26:42-32:00, 57:24-59:27) – 8 min Three major issues discussed: Formation of a Continental Army. Appointment of George Washington to lead the Army. Resolution to declare independence from Great Britain. Declaration of Independence: John Adams disqualifies himself from writing it on the grounds that he is too busy, but also that he is obnoxious, not that well liked, and not as good of a writer as Thomas Jefferson. Adams argues that T.J. should write it because he’s from the most powerful colony (Virginia) and because he’s a great writer. Scene 5: 2nd Continental Congress: Declaring Independence (1:07 – 1:19, 1:22 – 1:28) – 18 min John Dickinson (PA) argues AGAINST a resolution for Independence: Too risky / Not prepared / Trading the rule of Britain for whoever must help them (France) John Adams (MA) argues FOR a resolution for Independence: Risky but worthwhile / Formation of a republic / To call that land their country / To be free Colonies holding out AGAINST Independence: Delaware, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and New York Outcome of the final vote for independence: 12 votes FOR / 0 votes AGAINST / 1 colony ABSTAINED (New York)