The Boston Massacre March 5, 1770. Increase in number of troops sent to colonies because of Townshend Act Increase in anger/frustration from colonists.

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The Boston Massacre March 5, 1770

Increase in number of troops sent to colonies because of Townshend Act Increase in anger/frustration from colonists toward British Government Increase in tensions between colonists and British soldiers in America Factors leading up to Boston Massacre

British Custom House

Five colonists killed, six others wounded Outrage sparked among colonists Trial held for British soldiers involved Results

The Boston Gazette

Crispus Attucks African-American man Escaped slave and former sailor Referred to as the first hero of the American Revolution

Other leading figures Captain Thomas Preston John Adams

Who was at fault, the colonists, or the British soldiers? What do you think?

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