mar 1, 1770 - Boston Massacre

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[1770]

cause: townshed acts / tension btwn colonists and British soldiers stationed in Boston

effect: five colonists killed; used as propaganda by Sam Adams

British sent troops to America in response to the protests
- Americans didn't like this

Biggest protests were in MA (Sons of Liberty)

Colonists would constantly harass British soldiers -> British soldiers killed five people

Effect: people believed this was the beginning of the war

Two Sides:
- Sam Adams: massacre by bloodthirsty
- John Adams: defended soldiers in trial

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