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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre, the death of five civilians on March 5, 1770, helped spark the American Revolutionary War.
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What type of celebrations occur in Boston to honor evacuation day?
I grew up in South Boston, in the shadows of Dorchester Heights, and March 17th being St. Patrick's Day, there were many festivites. The day usually stated with a memorial service at the Heights, and tower monument was open to the public. This is about the only "Evacuation Day" ceremony. The rest of the day was celebrated as a South Boston holiday and St Patrick's Day. The movie theater used to have free cartoons all morning. The boxing Golden Gloves tournament at the South Boston Municipal gym was scheduled. There was always a political roast the eve of St Pat's day held in Southie, which is now held at the convention center. The highlight of the day was the parade. A rather large parade though South Boston, which is a must for politicians. I remember seeing JFK (as a congressman), and Ted Kennedy, and many other Massachusetts politicians in parade. The parade has been moved to Sunday now, in order to keep the crowd tamer (and sober).
What caused British troops to fire their weapons during the Boston Massacre?
The Boston Massacre occurred on March 5, 1770, when tensions between British troops and Boston colonists escalated. A confrontation began as a crowd gathered and started taunting the soldiers, throwing snowballs and other objects. Amidst the chaos and confusion, the troops, feeling threatened and under attack, fired into the crowd, leading to the deaths of five colonists. This incident heightened anti-British sentiments and became a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the American Revolution.
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How were the soldiers in the Boston Massacre punished?
In fact, the soldiers were not punished. They were held for trial, but patriot John Adams agreed to defend them, in order to ensure a fair trial (and not alienate moderates from the Patriot cause), and did so successfully.
Two of the British soldiers were punished for manslaughter by having an "m" branded on their thumbs. This was considered a light punishment at that time, but was to ensure they could not escape harsher punishment for manslaughter in any subsequent trial.
What were the names of the victims of the Boston massacre?
Samuel Gray, Samuel Maverick, James Caldwell, Crispus Attucks, and Patrick Carr.
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
When a response is followed by the removal of an unpleasant event?
Negative reinforcement is the term used to describe the removal of an unpleasant stimulus in response to a behavior in an effort to increase the liklihood that the behavior will be repeated. Example: a parent stops nagging when the teenager starts mowing the lawn.
What was the battle outside of Boston where colonists twice turned back British forces?
The Battle of Bunker Hill.
Why was the Boston Massacre such a huge event?
The boston massacre got so much attention because of the propaganda the Paul revere made-because it was greatly over exaggerated and it proposed that a lot of people died when only five did. Because of this, many of the colonist and or patriots were extremely angry at the British, once again. Thus- this is one of the events leading up to the American revolution.
December 16, 1773. The colonists disguised as Indians dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbor.
There was not a winning and a losing side in the Boston Massacre. Five Colonials died, and the soldiers were tried in civil court. Two were found guilty of manslaughter. But it was not a win nor a defeat. It was just a moment in history.
Were in Boston did the Boston massacre occur?
The Boston Massacre was a skirmish on March 5, 1770, between British troops and a crowd in Boston. After provocation (throwing snow/ice balls) by the colonists, British soldiers fired on the mob and killed five men. This event contributed to the unpopularity of the British in the years leading up to the American Revolution.
How did the people of Boston feel about the Boston Massacre?
The Patriots were highly upset about the Boston Massacre. Yet, they knew that this moment provided them the perfect opportunity to talk of separation with Britain. They used the shooting of colonists by the Redcoats as an impetus to decry furthering their colonial status.
Why did the British soldiers attack the colonists in the Boston massacre?
Hostilities between the American colonists and the British army did not begin in 1776. The seeds of the rebellion of one Great Britain's wonderful and wealthy colonies, the American colonies had been brewing many years. The world of today would have been radically different if the British had not lost the American Revolutionary War. In 1770, tensions between Bostonians and the British troops were high. The soldiers were constantly harassed. A crowd of Boston folks were forming a crowd around a small group of British soldiers. Believing their lives were in danger, the soldiers fired into the crowd. Five Bostonians were killed near Customs House. This was labeled the Boston Massacre and the soldiers were placed on trial.
Who is the lawyer who defended the british solders during the Boston massacre?
Captain Thomas Preston, Corporal William Wemms, Hugh Montgomery, John Carroll, William McCauley, William Warren and Matthew Kilroy were members of the 29th Regiment of Foot (Infantry) of His Majesty's Army and were indicted for their actions in an incident in King's Street, Boston (modern State Street) on the 5th of March 1770. The charges brought against the soldiers was the murder of five colonists after a riot had occurred that started with men and boys mocking the sentry (Hugh White) at the Customs House. A young Boston lawyer by the name of John Adams was asked to represent the men at trial. Adams took the case because he had a conviction that legal counsel should always be available in a civilized society. Refusing to be swayed by mob opinion that had been whipped into a frenzy by Samuel Adams (a cousin of John), Adams defended his clients eloquently and well, emphasizing that only facts and solid evidence would carry the case. Adams had two other lawyers on his team; Josiah Quincy II and Robert Auchmuty. Paul Revere served as a forensic sketch artist and Sampson Salter Blowers investigated potential jury members. The prosecution was headed up by Robert Treat Paine. Interestingly enough; Sam Adams, John Adams, and Robert Treat Paine all served in the Continental Congress and John Adams went on to become the first Vice President and second President of the United States.
The first man killed in the Boston massacre?
Free man of Color Crispus Attucks was among the first patriots to fall at the Boston Massacre.
How did Paul Revere spread the word of the Boston Massacre?
Paul Revere actually said, "The Red Coats are coming! The Red Coats are coming!"
What is a list of the following events in the correct chronological order.?
The correct answer is: the French and Indian War ended, the Townshed Acts were passed, and the Boston Massacre.
Why did they send soldiers to Boston?
Becaus they were not paying the taxes so he sent people from england to make sure things are going smoothly...then the boston tea party happend, and all this other crap and then paul rever along with william dawes and dr. prescott set off to concord to spread the news....only dr. prescott got away..then the two sidesstodd face to face and one side fired (known as the shot heard roud the world) and minutemen retreated to the woods bcuz they were outnumbered....then redcoats came to concord to burn ammunition guns etc. but building caught on fire and they americans thought the british were trying to set concord on fire so they confronted them at the old north bridge and then the british retreated to safety, the boston harbor
Did the British leave Boston after the Boston Massacre?
No. The Boston Massacre occurred on 5 March 1770. The British did not leave Boston until 17 March 1776, following the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the Battle of Bunker Hill, among other actions, and an 11-month siege of the city by the Continental Army and local militias.
What 3 groups were the American colonists divided into during the American revolution?
loyalists, patriots, and redcoats
Who defended the British in the Boston Massacre?
If you are referring to who defended them in court, it was John Adams. He also became the first American representative to Britain, and later became President.
