Samuel Adams and Mercy Otis Warren
By: Matthew Molina & Braden Lowe
Samuel Adams (Personal Background)
Adams was born in 1722 and died on 1803 at the age of 80. He was the cousin of 2nd president John Adams. Samuel Adams was one of the main organizers of the Boston Tea Party, a peaceful protest for the Tea Act which monopolized a certain tea brand and increased its price. Adams graduated from Harvard College in 1740 and received his Major in 1743.
Historical Significance
Samuel Adams Citations
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Mercy Otis Warren
Early Life
Warren was born on September 24, 1728 in Barnstable, Massachusetts, U.S.. She had no formal education, so she was tutored by her elder brother, James Otis. He was the most famous politician from their area. Warren was very full of opinions, for instance she opposed the ratification of the U.S. constitution.
Historical Significance
"It May be a mistake, that man, in a state of nature, is more disposed to cruelty that cruelty than courtesy."- Mercy Otis Warren
Mercy Otis Warren Citation
"Mercy Otis Warren." BrainyQuote.com. Xplore Inc, 2016. 28 April 2016.
"Mercy Otis Warren." Encyclopedia of World Biography. Detroit: Gale 1998. Student Resources in context.web. 21 Apr.2016.
Shuffelton, Frank. "Mercy Otis Warren." American Colonial Writers", 1735-1781. Emory Elliott. Detroit; Gale, 1984. Dictionary of Literature Resource Center. web. 19 Apr 2016.