dec 1, 1770 - Boston Massacre

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/The Boston Massacre occurred in 1770. A squad of British soldiers arrive at a scene where one of their sentry’s was being yelled at and even had items thrown at him. These soldiers let off a few rounds at these people. Three people were immediately killed and two died later from their wounds. Among these people were Crispus Attuks, who was believed be of African or Indian decent./ The men who shot their weapons were arrested for manslaughter, and were all later acquitted.
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