mar 5, 1770 - Boston Massacre
Description:
A group of 9 British redcoats fired into a crowd and killed 5 townspeople. A trial exonerated the soldiers, but labeled the incident a massacre. The reactions were mixed, most staying loyal to the empire, but 5 years of conflict helped push them towards the American Revolution.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 5, 1770
Now
~ 254 years ago
