“Colonies on the brink of rebellion”

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“Colonies on the brink of rebellion” The Boston Massacre “Colonies on the brink of rebellion”

The Redcoats are coming! 1768 – British government sends two regiments of troops to Boston Causes immediate tension British – rude Colonist – made fun of “Redcoats”

March 5, 1770 Boston Massacre Hatred grows between the two groups riot, both groups agitated shots fired killing 5 colonist Crispus Attucks – African American killed

Boston 2013

Word Spreads Propaganda – info. Design to persuade public opinion against the British Committee of Correspondence – 1772 Sam Adams starts to inform about the colonists’ grievances against the British

Results increased call for boycotts Violence causes a distrust that will never be repaired 8 soldiers jailed for murder John Adams defends and 2 soldiers are convicted of manslaughter

Who was responsible for the Boston Massacre?