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Captain Thomas Preston's exact orders during the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770, remain a subject of historical debate. Some accounts suggest that he ordered his men to fire, while others indicate that the soldiers acted without direct orders in response to the chaos and provocation from the crowd. Ultimately, Preston was acquitted of murder charges, and the interpretation of his role continues to influence discussions about the event.
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What did Captain Preston say to his troops?
"Darn you fire!" Supoosedly that was what he said.
Was general Thomas gauge in the Boston Massacre or general Thomas Preston?
Fixed by Darth Gir Gage was in Boston at the time this is true but he was not in the Massacre nor did he participate in the trial (at least nothing that affected it) Preston wasin it however At this time he was a captain not a general. Captain Preston was tried in court for giving the order to open fire. Though thanks to John Adams defence Preston was found not guilty
Who defended Captain Thomas Preston in 1770?
Captain Preston was defended by John Adams and his assistant Josiah Quincy
Did captain thomas Preston have kids?
no he didn't
Why did John Adams defend Captain Thomas Preston after the Boston Massacre?
John Adams believed that captain Preston would help end the war between the colonies and euroupe
Facts about the Boston massacre?
Captain Preston did not order the soldiers to fire their bayonets.
What did Captain Preston say to his troops?
"Darn you fire!" Supoosedly that was what he said.
Was general Thomas gauge in the Boston Massacre or general Thomas Preston?
Fixed by Darth Gir Gage was in Boston at the time this is true but he was not in the Massacre nor did he participate in the trial (at least nothing that affected it) Preston wasin it however At this time he was a captain not a general. Captain Preston was tried in court for giving the order to open fire. Though thanks to John Adams defence Preston was found not guilty
Who defended Captain Thomas Preston in 1770?
Captain Preston was defended by John Adams and his assistant Josiah Quincy
Where was Captain Thomas Preston born?
lexington
Did captain thomas Preston have kids?
no he didn't
When was Captain Thomas Preston born?
He was born in 1722 the same year as sam Adams
How many siblings did Captain Thomas Preston have?
5
Why did John Adams defend Captain Thomas Preston after the Boston Massacre?
John Adams believed that captain Preston would help end the war between the colonies and euroupe
Was captain Thomas Preston guilty as charged?
because he supposedly told the soldiers to fire and men were killed
Who were members of the Boston Massacre?
The boston massacre had no leaders. A few kids threw snow balls at a soldier and the soldier called for backup.
Who was the British troop's commander in the Boston Massacre trial?
Captain Preston
