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Samuel Adams Timeline

  • Born In Boston

  • Went to Boston Latin School

    Went to Boston Latin School

  • Entered Harvard

    Entered Harvard

  • Graduated Harvard with a degree

    Graduated Harvard with a degree

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    Served as Boston Clerk

  • Launched the Independent Advertiser

    Launched the Independent Advertiser

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    Married Elizabeth Checkley

  • Elected Tax Collector

    Elected Tax Collector

  • Argued Sugar Act of 1764

    Argued Sugar Act of 1764

  • Samuel Adams was elected to represent Boston in the Massachusetts House of Representatives

    Samuel Adams was elected to represent Boston in the Massachusetts House of Representatives

  • Caused the Boston Tea Party

    Caused the Boston Tea Party

  • Signed the Declaration of Independence

    Signed the Declaration of Independence

  • Retired from Continental Congress

    Retired from Continental Congress

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    Elected Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts

  • Died in Cambridge