Samuel Adams was an American Patriot. He was born in Boston, at September 27th 1722. Adams was one of 12 children born to Samuel and Mary (Fifield) Adams. Only 3 of the children survived, Mary, Samuel and Joseph. He was born into a wealthy, religious family that was involved in politics. Samuel’s father wanted him to become a clergyman, but Adams had an interest in law. Adams got his Masters Degree in Arts to practice law at Hardford University, but his mother did not approve. When the British government passed the Stamp Act of 1765, Adams became angry at the king since he taxed the colonies without representation. He wanted to rebel so he started the “ The Sons of Liberty”. They soon became an organized group that rebelled against unfair
