mar 5, 1770 - Boston Massacre
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The Boston Massacre happened on March, 1770 on King Street in Boston. A group of seven British troops were guarding the states house when 100 colonists gathered. The colonists were throws snow balls, rocks, and sticks at the British. When a club hit one of the British soldiers, the British began to defend themselves by shooting into the crowd. In total, 5 colonists died and the British troops were injured.
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