Question

Why did John Adams agree to defend Captain Preston and the British soldiers?

Answer 1

Did the soldiers fire into the crowd because they wanted to harm citizens? ... Yes, they did.

Did Captain Preston give the order to fire? ... No, the soldiers mistakenly heard the order.

Did John Adams make a strong case? ... No, the witnesses showed that Preston ordered the firing.

Did the majority of the fault lie with the British soldiers? ... Yes, it did.

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Answer 2

He thinks the British soldiers who are involved deserved a fair trial and that the rule of law should be paramount.