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'''Samuel Adams''' (1722-1803) was an early [[American]] governor, lawyer and signer of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. An enthusiastic [[Christian]], Samuel Adams was the second cousin of [[John Adams]], the second President of the United States, and was known for his great animosity toward England's presence in the colonial affairs.<ref>http://ushistory.org/declaration/signers/adams_s.htm</ref>   

'''Samuel Adams''' (1722-1803) was a fearless activist who signed the [[Declaration of Independence]] and inspired others with his personal participation in anti-[[British]] events. An enthusiastic [[Christian]], Samuel Adams was the fourth governor of [[Massachusetts]] (preceded by [[John Hancock]]), and the second cousin of [[John Adams]] who was the second President of the United States.  In contrast with his famous cousin, Samuel Adams was known for his great animosity toward England's presence in the colonial affairs.<ref>http://ushistory.org/declaration/signers/adams_s.htm</ref>   

Adams was a strong and vocal opponent of many of the [[British]] Parliamentary acts designed to raise revenues in the American Colonies.  He is thought to have been a leading organizer and participant in the [[Boston Tea Party]], which was done by disguised activists.

Adams was a strong and vocal opponent of many of the [[British]] Parliamentary acts designed to raise revenues in the American Colonies.  He is thought to have been a leading organizer and participant in the [[Boston Tea Party]], which was done by disguised activists.