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How many people were injured in Boston massacre?
A total of 5 people were killed as a result of the Boston Massacre. Some of them died from their wounds several weeks after the shooting. 6 were wounded but survived.
What event occurred as a result of the colonist taunting British soldiers?
The Boston Massacre
Who was the first colonist killed as a result of the Boston massacre?
Obviously, no one can say who was the first colonist who died; however, the first colonist who is said to have died as a result of the animosity between the colonists and the British soldiers and Great Britain in general is Crispus Attucks. He was an African-American who was killed in the so-called Boston Massacre.
How was the boston massacre different from the battles of the revolutionary war?
In the Revolutionary War battles both sides were armed and trying to take or hold positions. In the so-called Boston Massacre, on the British troops were armed. The crowd threatened them was not armed with more than snowballs, but the troops felt threatened and were backed into a corner. Hundreds died and more were wounded on both sides during most battles of the Revolution. At the Boston Massacre only five of the mob were killed and no British troops were wounded
Why did the Boston colonists and the British soldiers clash result in the Boston massacre?
Some colonists were throwing snowballs with sticks in them at the soldiers. One of the soldiers slipped and accidentally fired his gun. In confusion the other soldiers began to shoot at the colonists and killed 5 and injured 6.
What was the name of the first American killed in the Boston Massacre and why was his death so unique?
The first American shot and killed during the Boston Massacre was Crispus Attucks. He was an African-American - a former slave, merchant seaman and dockworker. His death was unique because of the situation - he became an icon of the anti-slavery movement and an example of the first black hero of the American Revolution. The Boston Massacre was a result of the mounting tensions between British soldiers and Americans, and is believed to have been an important lead-up to the Revolutionary War five years later. This makes the event, and those involved - such as Crispus Attucks, an important part of American history.
How was the tea law and the Boston massacre related?
During the British rule over the 13 colonies, the Townshend Duties were imposed. One was the tea tax, but it also was a tax on things such as paper and paint. The Boston Massacre was a result of colonists being angry at the British for enforcing it, so they were complaining to the soldiers on duty in front of the Customs House. The British, to protect themselves, took extreme measures when colonists attacked them, and shot.
Why did the Boston Massacre take place in Boston?
Boston was really the epicenter of the American Revolution. Many patriotic groups operated out of the city, and in response to anti-British activities in the city, extra redcoats were stationed there. With the heavy penalties imposed on Boston, many natives were resentful. Eventually this led to some protesters provoking a patrol of British soldiers who opened fire and killed several Americans.
Why have a revolution for American?
several reasons: 1)the Americans were ruled by the british,and were unhappy with the taxes that were being imposed on them by the british parliament. 2)European writers like jean Jacques Rousseau wrote books about how people should rule a country,and not a king or queen.this was known as the enlightenment. 3)the Boston massacre-American colonists were protesting against taxes,when british soldiers opened fire and killed 5 people. 4)the Boston tea-party-American colonists were unhappy with taxes on tea,so they disguised themselves as native Americans,and dumped all the tea into Boston harbour.as a result of this,the british parliament closed the port of Boston.
Is it true that the result of the siege in Boston the british abandoned the city?
true
Why did the Parliament repeal the town shed acts?
The Townshend Acts (1767) were met with resistance in the colonies, prompting the occupation of Boston by British troops in 1768, which eventually resulted in the Boston Massacre of 1770. As a result of widespread protest in the American colonies, Parliament began to partially repeal the Townshend duties.
How did Great Britain affect the Revolutionary War?
They started the Boston Massacre. Great Britain lost the American colony as a result of the war.
