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The text chronicles a turbulent period from 1771 to 1773, marked by Adams’s persistent efforts to oppose British authority despite a general atmosphere of calm in Massachusetts following the earlier riots and upheavals. Adams found himself increasingly isolated in his fervent advocacy for colonial rights, facing both setbacks in his personal political aspirations and widespread apathy or opposition among his peers and the populace.
As the newly appointed Royal Governor, Thomas Hutchinson assumed a firmer stance against the colonial agitators, which Adams symbolized. Hutchinson’s ascension to governorship coincided with a temporary lull in colonial resistance, which he attributed to the effectiveness of British policies and his administration. However, Adams’s determination did not wane; personal disappointments and political defeats, such as losing a minor but symbolically significant election for Registrar of Deeds, only strengthened his resolve.
Amid these political machinations, Adams continued to press his case against British impositions and injustices, using his role in the Massachusetts House of Representatives as leverage. He initiated the creation of the Committees of Correspondence, a move that laid the groundwork for a more organized colonial resistance to British rule. These committees aimed to unify the colonies through sharing their grievances and strategies against British policies, thereby amplifying the colonial response.
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