The Boston Massacre Trial: Thomas Gage and John Adams (revised)

Take a virtual journey on the road to the creation of the Declaration of Independence. General Thomas Gage expresses the loyalist point of view in the American Colonies while John Adams explains the importance of his decision to perform the unpopular task of defending the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre. Follow the journey on the National Archives Youtube channel playlist: General Gage is portrayed by Bob Gleason and John Adams is portrayed by Peyton Dixon (American Historical Theatre)
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