3. Why does the author make the point that John Adams was the second president of the United States?
a. Because he wanted to show the connection between being a lawyer and being
president.
b. Because he wanted to show that it was unusual that John Adams had supported the
British soldiers while, just a few years later, he had a major role in the revolution and in
the early US government.
C. Because he wanted to show another side to the story of Crispus Attucks.
d. Because he wanted to provide information about Adams' early life.