Category — John Hancock

This weeks puzzle, a word search, is taken from a speech delivered by John Hancock on the 4th anniversary of the Boston Massacre. Clearly, by 1774, the gloves were off. To those who heard or read the speech, Hancock’s position was no longer ambiguous. It’s a pretty good piece of political rhetoric, eulogizing those in the slain mob as “guiltless.” However, there are also some interesting warnings against valuing luxury and comfort over freedom. We hope you enjoy the puzzle.   Read the rest of this entry »

This book reveals the story behind Boston Tea Party. It is as much a tale of political infighting as it is an account of patriotism and sacrifice. Sam Adams, John Hancock, and James Otis and others are revealed as flawed but courageous patriots whose activities began a revolution.   Read the rest of this entry »

The Boston Tea party was more than a protest over taxes. Nor was it just a prank perpetuated by a few rowdies dressed as Native Americans. On December 16, 1773, as many as 7,000 people congregated around the Old South Meeting House. John Adams did not like mob action, but he wrote this about dumping the tea: "There is a dignity, a majesty, a sublimity, in this last effort of the patriots that I greatly admire."   Read the rest of this entry »