mar 5, 1770 - Boston Massacre

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Late in the afternoon of March 5, 1770, British sentries guarding the Boston Customs House shot into a crowd of civilians, killing three men and injuring eight, two of them mortally.

There was a mob of about 60 angry townspeople descending to the Customs House. When reinforcements were called by British officials, the crowd became more unruly, hurling rocks at the guard and reinforcements. The British ended up firing without command.

Due to this great resistance, the Parliament decided to repeal all of the Townshend duties except one (the tax on tea). After, the Massachusetts legislature reconvened. Most American colonists resumed importation.

(!!!) Americans learned that the British would use force when necessary to keep the Americans obedient.

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