How Leadership Helped Spark a Revolution by Effie

Many of the events that lead up to the American Revolution between 1770-1775 involved groups of people that showed leadership and brought change to the colonies.

The Adams cousins are famous examples of leadership. Samuel Adams organized many events and helped contribute to major boycotts against the British. In the trials of the soldiers during the Boston Massacre, John Adams, an active Patriot, showed surprising leadership around commitment to revolutionary ideals. He represented the British soldiers accused of murder because of his conviction that all people deserve a fair trial.

Another group of men that helped the colonies were the Sons of Liberty, who participated in many boycotts and riots including the Boston Tea Party.

As you look at the journals, you can find different examples of leadership. There were Patriots, Loyalists, and soldiers that were known as leaders during the revolution. The leaders in this time were the ones who moved the country forward and gave America a chance to become the country it is today.