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The Boston Massacre was one of the pivotal "atrocities" committed by the British which galvanized the Americans against their former homeland. It took place in Boston Massachusetts in 1770. What appears to have happened was that an angry mob started harassing British soldiers. The soldiers panicked and fired a few shots into the crowd. Five people were killed and six were wounded. In my opinion, it was more of a well done publicity stunt by the patriots, than a massacre by the British, because in my mind 5 deaths is by no means a massacre, especially if it was in self defence. But whether it was a massacre or not, it was very useful to the patriots because it caused many people to support their cause.
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About how far was Washington's march from Boston to New York?
Washington's March from Boston to New York was Approximately 200 miles. The March took place in 1776 after the successful siege of Boston.
What was the effect of british troops sent to enforce order in boston?
The British sent troops to enforce rule in Boston because of many problems in Boston like the revolutionists. Sending the soldiers made many civilians in Boston angry. The troops were allowed to stay at peoples homes. So sending troops in to Boston made people more angry.
4 events that led to the revolutionary war?
1754- French and Indian War1768- British Troops Land in Boston1764- British Impose New Taxes 1770- Boston Massacre1765 Quartering Act1770 Townshend Act Repealed1765- Stamp Tax Passed1772- Cutter Gaspee Burned1765- Sons of Liberty Formed1773- Boston Tea Party1765 Stamp Act Congress 1774 Coercive Acts Imposed1766- Stamp Tax Repealed 1774- First Continental Congress Meets1767- Townshend Acts Imposed1767- Colonist Respond With Boycott
What did the colonial militia do in their life's?
they surrounded the kings soldiers in boston
Was Robert Gould Shaw British?
He was American born in Boston.
British troops involved in the Boston massecure were sent to Boston for what reason?
To keep the Colonists under control. Tensions had been rising for years, and a group called "Sons of Liberty" had formed. This web page about the Boston Massacre on the Boston Discovery Guide website has more details and a copy of Paul Revere's famous picture of the Massacre: http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-massacre.html
How many sports teams are in Massachusetts?
14. Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, New England Patriots, Boston Militia, Boston Bruins, Boston Bulldogs, New England Revolution, Boston Breakers, Boston Demons, Boston Derby Dames, Boston Blazers, Boston Cannons, Boston Rugby Football Club, Boston Irish Wolfhounds RFC.
Where did Boston terriers come from?
Boston.
What arena do the Boston bruins play at?
The Boston Bruins are located at the TD garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
How many sports teams are there in the gulf coastal plains?
14. Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, New England Patriots, Boston Militia, Boston Bruins, Boston Bulldogs, New England Revolution, Boston Breakers, Boston Demons, Boston Derby Dames, Boston Blazers, Bo
How many towns named Boston in the US?
* Boston, Massachusetts, USA * Boston, Kentucky, USA * Boston, Georgia, USA * Boston Heights, Ohio, USA * Boston, Indiana, USA * Boston, New York, USA * Boston, Texas, USA * Boston Township, Michigan, USA * North Boston, New York, USA * South Boston, Virginia, USA New Boston is the name of some places in the United States of America: * New Boston, Illinois * New Boston, Michigan * New Boston, Missouri * New Boston, New Hampshire * New Boston Air Force Station, New Hampshire * New Boston, Ohio * New Boston, Texas There is also New Boston-Morea, Pennsylvania.
Where is the Boston Free Library in Boston located?
The address of the Boston Free Library is: 9474 Boston State Road, Boston, 14025 0200
Where is the Boston Bruins?
The Boston Bruins are located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Where did the Boston Tea Party begin at in Boston?
at the Boston harbor
Why were Boston mountains called Boston mountains?
the mountains are in Boston
What was the city that became the center for the Puritan settlement?
Boston
Is Boston capital of Massachusetts?
The capital of Massachusetts is Boston.
