It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds. -samuel adams
how did samuel adams act on this idea?

The main way in which Samuel Adams acted on this idea was by organizing groups like the "Sons of Liberty", who fought "underground" to promote the idea of colonial independence from the British. 

The embargo act of 1807  was a law passed by the united state congress and signed by president thomas jefferson on december 22,  1807. it prohibited american ships from trading in all foreign ports. in 1806, france passed a law that prohibited trade between neutral parties, like the u.s., and britain.