What was Samuel Adams' role in the American Revolution?

The American patriot, Samuel Adams (1722-1803), is often associated--along with his cousin John--with the American Revolutionary War of 1775-1783. Born in Boston, Samuel Adams graduated from Harvard and pursued his love of politics. He was elected in 1765 to the Massachusetts Assembly, where he advocated republicanism and opposed British incursions on American liberties. A delegate to the Continental Congress from 1774 to 1781, Samuel Adams boldly encouraged the patriot cause with his remarkable oratorical skills, and ranked as one of the strongest advocates for independence. He inscribed his name upon the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Samuel Adams inspired his fellow countrymen with confidence and trust in a providential leading as he promoted the patriot cause throughout the revolutionary period.