Chapter 13
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"Hardships and dangers… have frequently called forth such virtues as have commanded the applause and reverence of an admiring world." ~ Dr. Joseph Warren
Josiah Quincy, the lawyer
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Josiah Quincy was a real person, a lawyer, and yes, he was cross-eyed. He worked with John Adams to defend the soldiers of the Boston Massacre and had a brilliant law career in his own right. In 1774, he was sent secretly to England to speak with British politicians. When he saw he was getting nowhere, he took as ship to return to America. He died within sight of Massachusetts on April 26, 1775
Source: Wikipedia
Chapter 14
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The tools of power, in every age, have racked their inventions to justify the few in sporting with the happiness of the many" ~ Dr. Joseph Warren
Chapter 15
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…That liberty with which Christ hath made us free. ~ Dr. Joseph Warren
…That liberty with which Christ hath made us free. ~ Dr. Joseph Warren
Chapter 16
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Every man has the right to personal freedom. ~ Dr. Joseph Warren
Source: Boston Massacre Oration by Dr. Joseph Warren March 6, 1775
The Colonies Unite Behind Boston
During the siege, the only food that came in was via the Neck of Boston, is a small strip of land that connected the city with the mainland. Most of this food was donated by the other colonies to help the people of Boston.
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The Boston Common
The Boston Common was a real place in Boston. It was a few acres or land that was like a modern day park with trees as well as open spaces with plenty of green grass. It was a perfect place for an afternoon stroll, or for riding horses.
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Chapter 17
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Where justice is the standard, heaven is the warrior’s shield. ~ Dr. Joseph Warren
Source: Boston Massacre Oration by Dr. Joseph Warren March 6, 1775
Gage tries to stop delegates from reaching Congress
This was one of the made-up events of the story. I found no evidence to support the fact that Gage tired to stop Adams and Hancock from leaving the city. However, it is known that Adams and Hancock would, later on, be targets of Gage.
Propriety
In today's world propriety is a foreign concept. Back when William lived, if you wanted to be accepted in society, the rules of propriety were very important. Only lawbreakers and not very nice people flaunted propriety, at least according to society.
Chapter 18
Quote
Every man has the right to personal freedom. ~ Dr. Joseph Warren
Source: Boston Massacre Oration by Dr. Joseph Warren March 6, 1775
The Colonies Unite Behind Boston
During the siege, the only food that came in was via the Neck of Boston, is a small strip of land that connected the city with the mainland. Most of this food was donated by the other colonies to help the people of Boston.
Source: (add source)
The Boston Common
The Boston Common was a real place in Boston. It was a few acres or land that was like a modern day park with trees as well as open spaces with plenty of green grass. It was a perfect place for an afternoon stroll, or for riding horses.
Source: (add source)
Chapter 17
Quote
Where justice is the standard, heaven is the warrior’s shield. ~ Dr. Joseph Warren
Source: Boston Massacre Oration by Dr. Joseph Warren March 6, 1775
Gage tries to stop delegates from reaching Congress
This was one of the made-up events of the story. I found no evidence to support the fact that Gage tired to stop Adams and Hancock from leaving the city. However, it is known that Adams and Hancock would, later on, be targets of Gage.
Propriety
In today's world propriety is a foreign concept. Back when William lived, if you wanted to be accepted in society, the rules of propriety were very important. Only lawbreakers and not very nice people flaunted propriety, at least according to society.
Chapter 18
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We wildly stare about and with amazement ask who spread this ruin round us? ~ Dr. Joseph Warren
Men's Dress
How people dressed was as important, if not more so, in William's time as it is in ours. A man was not considered fully dressed without his waistcoat, cravat, and coat.
Source: Colonial Williamsburg website
The Neck of Boston
The Neck was a narrow strip of land that connected the city of Boston (which was located on a peninsula), with the mainland.
Meeting of the Patriots on August 26-27 1774
Things were starting to get bad in Boston. A meeting was held in Boston by many of the patriot leaders of the area. The result of this meeting was the Suffolk Resolves which is believed to have been drafted by Dr. Joseph Warren.
Source: The Siege of Boston by Allen French and Wikipedia
Racing on the Common
Officers did take to racing on the common, even on Sundays, which caused many complaints from the citizens.
Chapter 19
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The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, but the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. ~ Abigail Adams
The Suffolk Resolves
Before there was the Deceleration of Independence, there was the Suffolk Resolves. Believed to have been drafted by Dr. Joseph Warren, this was the first list of grievances that was ratified by the Continental Congress.
Source: Wikipedia and The Siege of Boston by Allen French
Chapter 20
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Conscious guilt unnerves the arm that lifts the sword against the innocent. ~ Dr. Joseph Warren
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