Boston Massacre By Samantha Ramsey and Nate Hider
Time and Location March 5, 1770 The Customs House on King Street
What is it? A riot between the American colonists and the British soldiers over taxes Colonist were angry at the British for invading British shot 5 colonists and wounded 3
Why did this happen? British came to America to enforce the Townshend Act Colonist created a mob in front of Customs House (where the British soldiers were guarding)
American Colonist’s Side Did not want to pay taxes Didn’t want the British to control their homes
Britain’s Side Had to collect taxes from colonist
Impact The Colonies turned against… King George lll British acts and taxes
The End
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