5 mars 1770 - Boston Massacre
Description:
British troops were stationed in Boston to protect crown-appointed colonial officials enforcing unpopular legislation; a mob formed around a British sentry, who was verbally abused and harassed; British Army soldiers shot and killed 5 people while under attack by the mob; heavily publicized by leading Patriots to encourage rebellion against British authoritiesAjouté au bande de temps:
Date:
5 mars 1770
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 255 ans