John Adams and the Massachusetts Constitution
A. Biographical Summary
B. The Massachusetts Constitution
1. Introduction: Why Study the Massachusetts Constitution
2. John Adams and the Rule of Law
a. The Writs of Assistance Case
b. The Boston Massacre Case
3. Thoughts on Government
4. Adams's Resolution Authorizes the Colonies to Establish Legitimate and Independent Governments
5. Massachusetts Invents the Constitutional Convention
6. John Adams Drafts the Massachusetts Constitution
7. The Massachusetts Constitution
C. Abigail Adams
D. Resources