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Who was the first colonist killed as a result of the Boston massacre?
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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.
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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.
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
What did king george 111 do as a result of the Boston tea party that further hurt the colonists?
he sued the colonist for the tea that they send and he killed them all and there bodys are fetured at the carrys art in Texas
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 did Great Britain affect the Revolutionary War?
They started the Boston Massacre. Great Britain lost the American colony as a result of the war.
What event occurred as a result of the colonist taunting British soldiers?
The Boston Massacre
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.
The british troops killed in the Boston massacre had been sent to the city as a result of?
colonial resistance to the Quartering Act of 1767.
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
What did king george 111 do as a result of the Boston tea party that further hurt the colonists?
he sued the colonist for the tea that they send and he killed them all and there bodys are fetured at the carrys art in Texas
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 did Great Britain affect the Revolutionary War?
They started the Boston Massacre. Great Britain lost the American colony as a result of the war.
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.
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.
How can i use massacre in a sentence?
the boy had a terrible massacre in his city.
What were the immediate results after the Boston Massacre?
The Boston Massacre: was an incident involving the deaths of five civilians at the hands of British troops on 5 march 1770. E ffect: the legal aftermath helped spark the rebellion in some of the British colonies in America.
How did the Townshend Act happen?
This happened after the Boston Massacre so the Boston Masscre caused the townshend act to occur...
