University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Samuel Adams
Overview on the early American radical, Samuel Adams, a political organizer who called for American independence.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Samuel Adams
Samuel Adams was born on September 22, 1722, in Quincy, Massachusetts. He entered Harvard College at the age of 14. During the 1760s, Adams became a leader of the Patriot resistance to the British government's attempt to tax the American...
Robin Chew
Samuel Adams: American Patriot & Politician
Read a brief overview of the life of Samuel Adams, one of the founding fathers of the United States. Links to other resources about Adams are included.
Other
Reformed.org: Samuel Adams: Re Evaluating a Journalistic Calvinist
A biographic and political analysis that takes issue with traditional portrayals of Samuel Adams as vengeful and erratic or as a scheming politician. Instead, this analysis presents him as a principled person strongly influenced by...
Claremont Institute
Founding.com: Samuel Adams
The content of the "Massachusetts Circular Letter", dated February 11, 1768 and written by Samuel Adams, is reproduced here.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Samuel Adams
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Samuel Adams, an American statesman and leader of the American Revolution.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Samuel Adams
A site dedicated to the biography of Samuel Adams who was the leader of the Sons of Liberty and Founding Father during the Revolutionary War.
Other
Colonial Hall: Biography of Samuel Adams
A very long detailed biography on Samuel Adams, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. It is somewhat hard to read and tedious to go through, but lots of useful information.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Adams
A great in-depth biography of John Adams. Topics include: his life before the presidency, campaigns and elections, domestic affairs, foreign affairs, and life after the presidency. Links to the first lady, his Cabinet members, and Staff...
Hanover College
Hanover College: The Rights of the Colonists
The original text of "The Report of the Committee of Correspondence to the Boston Town Meeting, Nov. 20, 1772", written by Samuel Adams and including the preface by Benjamin Franklin written for the edition printed in England.
The History Place
The History Place: A New Nation (1784 to 1790)
This site from The History Place provides a timeline of American history between 1784 and 1790. Mentions many famous people and events of the era. Links to John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, James Madison, the Constitution, Bill...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Samuel Adams
Samuel Adams (September 27, 1722 - October 2, 1803) was a statesman, political philosopher, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. As a politician in colonial Massachusetts, Adams was a leader of the movement that became...
Curated OER
A View on Cities: Boston: Samuel Adams Statue in Front of Faneuil Hall
Samuel Adams Statue in front of Faneuil Hall (Boston)
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Samuel Adams
Samuel Adams, early colonial leader.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Taxing and Representation
Describes why the colonies objected to being taxed directly by Parliament for revenue. Contains quotes by James Otis and Samuel Adams. Explains the significance of the Stamp Act.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Extracts From Adam's Diary
A learning module that begins with "Extracts from Adam's Diary" by Mark Twain, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Samuel Adams
An American statesman, politician, writer, brewer, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was the second cousin of John Adams.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: From a Bench in Our Square by Samuel Hopkins Adams
This is the full text of the novel From a Bench in Our Square by Samuel Hopkins Adams; it is full of meaningful and useful suggestions that can make your life better.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Samuel Hopkins Adams
This site features the author Samuel Hopkins Adams including the full text of three novels: Average Jones, From a Bench in Our Square, and The Unspeakable Perk.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Boston Massacre Trials, 1770
A comprehensive outline and chronology of the Boston Massacre of 1770, where British troops fired on protestors, killing five of them. Includes testimonies from the trial of Captain Thomas Preston and eight British soldiers, and profiles...