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Objective: To examine the events surrounding the Boston Massacre.

Objective: To examine the events surrounding the Boston Massacre. Do Now: p. 147 How did Samuel Adams and Mercy Otis Warren protest against the British?. Samuel Adams organized a committee of correspondence , writing letters and pamphlets critical of Britain.

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Objective: To examine the events surrounding the Boston Massacre.

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  1. Objective: To examine the events surrounding the Boston Massacre. Do Now: p. 147 How did Samuel Adams and Mercy Otis Warren protest against the British? • Samuel Adams organized a committee of correspondence, writing letters and pamphlets critical of Britain. • Mercy Otis Warren published plays which made fun of the British.

  2. Quartering Act • The colonists had to provide candles, bedding, and beverages to British soldiers. • Because the New York assembly refused to obey the law, Britain dismissed the assembly. Gracie MansionLate 18th Century Federal style Mansion, Official Residence of Mayor of New York.

  3. Boston Massacre 1) Boys began to throw ice at a British guard. Hey kid, I wouldn’t do that again if I were you!

  4. Boston Massacre 2) A crowd soon grew large and rowdy. 3) The British soldiers opened fire, killing five colonists, including Crispus Attucks, a black sailor active in the Sons of Liberty.

  5. * On the same day as the Boston Massacre, the Townshend Acts were repealed, except for the tax on tea!

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