They were founding fathers and they helped give the U.S. independance from british tyranny. they were cousins, Sam created, and organized the Sons of Liberty who were the first gang of the Americas. The Sons of Liberty were responsible for the Boston tea party, and nermerous other acts of rebeliousness towards the law. though they were seen as a single force, Sam was the organized leader. John was a lawyer and was married to his true love. he defended many who did not deserve it, but did for it was law and his integrity. he suffered from being manicly depressed most of the time and was against violence, which the Sons were well known for, and his cousins' failed persuations to get him to join the cause. ventually he caved and joined the rebellion against the British.