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The Boston Massacre

The Boston Massacre. March 5, 1770. The Facts. Who: English sentries & a unruly crowd What: A fire alarm – a snowball fight – a petty grievance – a riot – shots fired When: The night of March 5, 1770 Where: Boston Common Why: Soldiers make poor policemen. How: Nobody knows….

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The Boston Massacre

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  1. The Boston Massacre March 5, 1770

  2. The Facts Who: English sentries & a unruly crowd What: A fire alarm – a snowball fight – a petty grievance – a riot – shots fired When: The night of March 5, 1770 Where: Boston Common Why: Soldiers make poor policemen. How: Nobody knows…

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  6. The Aftermath Paul Revere…made a woodcut. Sam Adams…riled up the people. Tom Hutchinson…withdrew the soldiers. Crispus Attucks…died provoking an attack. John Adams…defended the British soldiers. The soldiers…were tried and acquitted. Lord North…repealed all but the tax on tea.

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