Samuel Adams: The Father Of Independence And The American Revolution

Samuel Adams
The Father of Independence and the American Revolution

“ Without the character of Samuel Adams, the true history of the American Revolution can never be written”
-John Adams
“ Without the character of Samuel Adams, the true history of the American Revolution can never be written”
-John Adams

Early Life Samuel Adams was born on September 27, 1722, in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the fourth child of Mary Fifield and Samuel Adams (elder). Adams’ father was a merchant, popular Whig party leader, and deacon of Old South Church. His was highly respected in Boston for his good deeds, faithfulness and for his fortune which, came from a rum and ale brewing business. Adams grew up with politics surrounding him because, “even as a young boy, Samuel was allowed to listen and talk to his father’s political…show more content…
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