jan 1, 1770 - Boston Massacre and Tea Party
Description:
The Boston Massacre was an interaction between some redcoats and civilians. The redcoats fired into the crowd and killed the civilians while an angry mob was coming after them. 3 years later, a political protest led by the Sons of Liberty, took place. The group poured all of their tea into the Boston Harbor in order to make a statement about the tax on tea.(Key Concept 3.3: I)
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Date:
jan 1, 1770
Now
~ 255 years ago