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The Patriots were attempting to demonstrate against British taxation, and the soldiers were there to maintain order.

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Who won the war called the Boston massacre?

The Boston Massacre was not a war, and it did not happen during a war. The Boston Massacre was a confrontation between a rowdy mob of people in Boston and a small detachment of British troops. Five civilians eventually died of wounds received during the event.


How many adults were killed during the Boston massacre?

5 people were killed during the Boston Massacre.


Was their a president during the Boston massacre?

no


Where was Capt Preston standing during the Boston Massacre?

in between the angry crowd of colonists and his soldiers.


Who illustrated the Boston Massacre?

Paul Revere, but the illustration is inaccurate. It was used as propaganda during the times of the Boston Massacre.


Who was president during the Boston massacre?

No one.


What was their shelter during the Boston massacre?

a dog


Crispus Attucks died during the?

During the boston massacre.


During what event did Boston troops fire on angry colonists?

The Boston Massacre


How many gunshots were fired during the Boston massacre?

Historical records indicate that there were around 13 gunshots fired during the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770.


What were some differences between the Boston Massacre and the Kent State Massacre?

The Boston Massacre occurred in 1770 during colonial times, while the Kent State Massacre took place in 1970 during the Vietnam War era. The Boston Massacre involved clashes between British soldiers and colonial civilians, resulting in the deaths of five colonists. On the other hand, the Kent State Massacre involved the shooting of four student protesters by the Ohio National Guard during an anti-war demonstration. The causes, context, and outcomes of the two events were different due to the significant time gap and varying historical circumstances.


The people killed during the Boston massacre were called what?

Victims. (?)