What act by the customs officers began the Boston massacre?

Answer 1

The Boston Massacre was precipitated by the actions of British customs officers who were enforcing unpopular taxation laws and tariffs. On March 5, 1770, tensions escalated when a group of colonists began taunting and throwing snowballs at British soldiers stationed in Boston to maintain order. The confrontation intensified, leading the soldiers to fire into the crowd, resulting in the deaths of five colonists. This incident fueled anti-British sentiments and became a rallying point for colonial resistance.