How could John Adams defend the British soldiers but still be seen as a Patriot? (1 point) Responses Adams defended the soldiers because many Patriots asked him to. Adams defended the soldiers because many Patriots asked him to. Adams knew that many Patriots wanted the British soldiers to be set free. Adams knew that many Patriots wanted the British soldiers to be set free. Adams defended the soldiers while defending the Patriots' belief in justice. Adams defended the soldiers while defending the Patriots' belief in justice. Adams defended the soldiers because he thought it would make the British pity the Patriot cause.

Adams defended the soldiers because he thought it would make the British pity the Patriot cause.