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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre, the death of five civilians on March 5, 1770, helped spark the American Revolutionary War.
852 Questions
Why were soldiers in Boston during the Boston massacre?
The soldiers were in Boston because of the Quartering Act which states that British soldiers will stay in colonists house. The colonists must give the soldiers food, clothes, materials, a bed, a room, and other things. This enraged the colonists. The soldiers would give in return protection from other countries or the Indians from the French and Indian War.
What punishment did the English soldiers get for the Boston Massacre?
Most soldiers were not punished, however, two of the soldiers were tried with manslaughter and had the letter "M" branded into their thumb. Although this was considered a smaller punishment then most had hoped for, the branding was to make sure that if they were to be tried with murder again, they were not to get away with it. Out of the two soldiers that were punished, I only know that one was Hugh White- the officer who was guarding the Customs House.
What colony was the Boston massacre in?
The Boston Massacre was in the Massachusettes colony. (Boston, Massachusettes)
Who were one of the 5 people killed in the Boston massacer?
Samuel Gray, Crispus Attucks, James Caldwell, Patrick Carr and Samuel Maverick
Was captain Thomas Preston guilty as charged?
because he supposedly told the soldiers to fire and men were killed
Where was Xavier Cathedral located during the revolutionary war?
It was were people that fought in the war were buried. they also made a church here.
How many redcoats were killed in the boston massacre?
The Boston Massacre was part of a massive propaganda campaign used by the Patriots to stir up the colonists into getting angry at the British. The Boston Massacre was not so much a massacre, but the accidental shooting of 5 people by British soldiers placed in Boston after the mobs of colonists were hitting the soldiers with rocks and ice. This was an effective way of getting many colonists passionate about war with England. The amount of soldiers involved in the incident is unknown.
What did colonists throw at british troops in the Boston massacre?
High taxes [taxation without representation]
Could the American Revolution have been prevented?
Yes, the American Revolution could have been prevented. King George III could have read the documets like the Suffolk and Leicester Resolves that were sent to him, rather than ignoring him. Then, he would know that the colonists were still loyal to the King at the beginning. All they wanted was a say in their government and in their taxes. If Britain didn't ignore the several peaceful protests the way may not have happened. Then again, the patriots made several mistakes too. If they just payed taxes like everyone else Britain wouldn't have found the need to put a tax on so many things and to raise the taxes they already had.
What were the key events leading to Boston massacre?
There were several events that led up to the Boston Massacre, however, where the true tension began is anonymous. The whole dispute between Americans and Great Britain began when British Parliament began to tax things. For example, the Sugar Act placed a tax on molasses, but this was not taken extremely offensive by the colonists. When the Stamp Act was passed, all items with print were taxed. This meant marriage licenses, newspapers, and even playing cards had a tax on them. Americans began to protest British Rule and they boycotted British goods. The Stamp Act was finally repealed by Parliament a year later. Several acts followed the Stamp Act, including the Townshend Acts and, the act that infuriated colonists the most, the Tea Act. This act placed a tax of three pence on tea imported from Britain. This act especially angered colonists because of how popular tea was in the colonies. After much protesting, Parliament still refused to repeal the act. Colonists banded together, forming secret groups such as the infamous Sons of Liberty. The Sons of Liberty then organized what would become one of the most famous American protests. They were responsible for the Boston Tea Party, which protested against taxation without representation. Angered even further when Americans refused to pay for the tea through the Fiddler's Bill, all residents in the thirteen colonies were punished. Boston Harbor was closed and Americans had to rely on each other for personal needs like food and supplies. British soldiers were sent to America who could commandeer any belonging of the Americans. They even challenged Americans in their jobs, working for smaller wages than Americans could afford. As ties with Great Britain broke, even Loyalists changed sides. Patriots would molest the British officers, which led to the well known incident which Paul Revere would later use as propaganda, calling it the Boston Massacre.
Who was the first person killed in the Boston massacre and was an African American worker?
You were Crispus Attucks.
How did the Boston massacre turn even more colonists against the British?
The event was really used as a propaganda for the men who wanted revolution. Revere drew handbills showing the British soldiers shooting colonists, but the reality of it was much different and the Boston massacre wasn't the only thing to happen like that. Yet, the other events weren't used to try to convince people that they needed to fight. John Adams was the lawyer for the soldiers and they were found not guilty. The handbills weren't seen in most places outside of Boston so the influence was short term. The history channel did a program on the series Unsolved History about the Boston massacre that disputed what we think we know about it. It is worth watching.
Who was the verdict of the Boston massacre trial?
Yes, there was a fair trial for the British soldiers. Their lawyer was John Adams. They were charged as follows:
William Wemms - not guilty
William M'Cauley - not guilty
James Hartegan - not guilty
Hugh White - not guilty
Warren - not guilty
Carrol - not guilty
Hugh Montgomery - not guilty of murder, but guilty of manslaughter
Matthew Kilroy - not guilty of murder, but guilty of manslaughter
They branded Montgomery's and Kilroy's thumbs, so they didn't have to go to prison.
What food did the soldiers eat in the Boston massacre?
The soldiers did not eat anything during the so-called massacre. It was begun and done too fast for anything but firing of weapons.
When did Ningpo Massacre happen?
The Nanking Massacre happened on December 13th, 1937. No known death count is available for the Nanking Massacre, as records were not held at that time.
Causes of the windhoek massacre?
because of the white people they did not want black people to live in hockland park
What occurred at the Boston massacre?
The day that the Boston Massacre occurred, Parliament repealed the Townshend Acts, a series of laws passed in 1776 that raised money in the colonies in order to cover the salaries of both governors and judges, therefore making them independent of colonial rule.
Why did Boston colonists think British soldiers had gone too far?
The British didn't treat them nicely, there were too many taxes for no reason, and they didn't have Independence.
What were Paul Revere and Samuel Adams success for in portraying in Boston?
Paul Revere and Samuel Adams were successful in portraying the Boston Tea Party.
How did the Boston massacre impact the American Revolution?
The Boston massacre affected the English colonies in a way that you wouldn't even think of........ It affected the colonies by sort of threatening them, by having soldiers come to the English colonies, and forcing them to move. On the other hand, the colonist did do their part in threatening the soldiers also. They were trying to influence the soldiers to shoot.
Stamp Act (1765), Boston Massacre (1770), Boston Tea Party (1773), and Coercive Acts (1774)
