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The Boston Riot, often referred to as the Boston Massacre, occurred on March 5, 1770, when British soldiers opened fire on a crowd of colonists, killing five men. Tensions had been escalating due to British taxation and military presence in Boston, leading to public protests. The incident fueled anti-British sentiments and became a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the American Revolution, symbolizing colonial resistance against British oppression. The event was heavily propagandized by figures like Paul Revere and Samuel Adams to rally support for independence.
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Protests against the presence of British redcoats in the city of Boston erupted into which riot?
Boston Tea Party
Was the Boston Massacre a massacre or a riot?
it was a massacre and a riot because the boys came and started to make fun of a British red coat and that is a British soldier. the
What was the Anti-Boston Anti-Impressment Riot of 1747?
The Impressment Act was were the British went onto the shores of Boston and "captured" strong looking men and brought them back to their ships to be part of the British Navy. The Anti-Impressment Riot was a retaliation (a mobbing of the ships) of the Act.
What event occurred where British troops killed 5 colonists?
Its called the Boston massacre. The British at the time called it the Boston Riot. 11 shots were fired but only 5 hit.
What other names is the Boston massacre called?
It was an incident on 5 March, 1770. British soldiers shot at american colonists and killed 5 of them. Later it was called a 'massacre' by the Americans to increade hatred against the British.
What did the English call the Boston Massarce?
They called it the "Boston Riot".
What is the Impressment riot of 1747?
In Boston, MA, there was a riot because the British navy was impressing Americans into their navy. The riots were a reaction to that.
Protests against the presence of British redcoats in the city of Boston erupted into which riot?
Boston Tea Party
Where was the massacre?
The Boston Massacre (called Boston Riot by the British) occurred in Boston. The Boston Massacre occurred on March 5, 1770 resulting in the death of 5 people and 6 others injured.
Was the Boston Massacre a massacre or a riot?
it was a massacre and a riot because the boys came and started to make fun of a British red coat and that is a British soldier. the
What was the Anti-Boston Anti-Impressment Riot of 1747?
The Impressment Act was were the British went onto the shores of Boston and "captured" strong looking men and brought them back to their ships to be part of the British Navy. The Anti-Impressment Riot was a retaliation (a mobbing of the ships) of the Act.
When did Southern Bread Riots happen?
Southern Bread Riots happened in 1863.
What occurred in 1770 that resulted in 5 colonists being shot and killed by british troops in Boston?
The colonials were killed in the Boston Massacre, after brawls between colonists and troops erupted into a riot.
What event occurred where British troops killed 5 colonists?
Its called the Boston massacre. The British at the time called it the Boston Riot. 11 shots were fired but only 5 hit.
Was the Townsend acts responsible for the Boston massacre?
No. The townshend acts were not responsible for the Boston massacre. the Boston massacre was just a deadly riot. then the townsend acts was just like the king housing the redcoats without paying. they relly had no interjection between them.
What is the worst riot in sports history?
My riot, because I am a riot
How do you spell riot?
Riot.
