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Captain Thomas Preston was found innocent of all charges related to the Boston Massacre in 1770. He was accused of inciting his troops to fire on a crowd of colonists, resulting in the deaths and injuries of several individuals. The trial highlighted the complexities of the situation, and ultimately, the jury concluded that there was insufficient evidence to convict him. This verdict underscored the challenges of colonial law and the tensions between British soldiers and American colonists.
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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
What did Captain Preston say to his troops?
"Darn you fire!" Supoosedly that was what he said.
Who was the British troop's commander in the Boston Massacre trial?
Captain Preston
Were the captain guilty of the Boston massacre?
Captain Preston was guilty charged with man-slaughter; meaning he acted in self defense.
Facts about the Boston massacre?
Captain Preston did not order the soldiers to fire their bayonets.
Who defended captain Preston during the Boston massacre trail?
john adams
Who was the commanding officer of the british soldiers during the boston massacre?
Captain Preston
