Question

Which of the following colonists defended the British soldiers involved in

the Boston Massacre?

(A) James Otis

(B) John Dickenson

(C) John Adams

(D) Samuel Adams

(E) Andrew Hamilton

Answer 1

Answer: John Adams

Explanation: John Adams a cousin to a son of liberty member Samuel Adams defended the soldiers in court.

Answer 2

It was "John Adams" who defended the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre, since Adams believed that even the British soldiers--who were very much disliked--deserved a fair trial.