mar 5, 1770 - Boston Massacre

Description:

Crowd of colonists in Boston begin yelling and throwing snow balls at a group of British soldiers. As self defense, a British Soldier shoots when attacked, causing the rest of the soldiers to start firing. Resulted in the death of 5. It was Over exaggerated by the Sons of Liberty. Gets more Patriotic support.

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APUSH

ByGrace Geckeler

15 May 2018

1696

Date:

mar 5, 1770

Now

~ 255 years ago