What British action may have caused the Fourth Amendment?
The Fourth Amendment was intended to prevent any actions similar to the hated British practice known as the 'writ of assistance.' It essentially amounted to general search warrants, rather than specific search warrants, that were frequently and easily abused.
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
Colonial outrage over the Boston massacre was justified?
The Boston Massacre that took place on March 5, 1770 was not really a massacre but the killing of three to five people in a street incident. An angry mob of ruffians pestered and attacked a squad of British soldiers. Finally the soldiers fired into the crowd killing three and wounding eight more. An angry group of Boston citizens demanded the removal of the British troops and the trial of Captain Preston and his men for murder. At Preston's trial John Adams, later President, and Josiah Quincy were council for the defense. It could not be proved that Preston ordered his troops to fire and he was acquitted. But two of the British soldiers were later found guilty of murder. The incident was used to rally the colonists against British policies by propagandists, Paul Revere did a famous engraving of the unfortunate incident that helped to inflame public opinion. It was one of the events that led to the Revolutionary War. So I would have to say that colonial outrage was not justified over the Boston Massacre.
Who lost the most soldiers in the Boston Massacre?
The English lost the most soldiers in the Boston Massacre.
British point of view to british massacre?
The British view it as hardly a massacre which influenced the forming of an outspoken Anti British public opinion.
How did the people of the Boston massacre die?
Samuel Gray died from a ball in his head; Crispus Attucks had balls on his chests, James Caldwell had to balls in his back, while Patrick Carr and Samuel Maverick were mortally wounded and eventually died.
How did the Boston massacre help the colonists cause?
The "political spin" created a sense that the British troops were out of control and killing colonist. It played into the patriot Propaganda and Paul Revere created a handbill showing British soldiers shooting colonist throwing snow balls. In a sense it galvanized the fence sitters to the patriot cause.
Was the Declaration of Independence approved before the Battle of Lexington?
No it was not, it was approved after it.
Who won the war called the Boston massacre?
The Boston Massacre was not a war, and it did not happen during a war. The Boston Massacre was a confrontation between a rowdy mob of people in Boston and a small detachment of British troops. Five civilians eventually died of wounds received during the event.
What act by the customs officers began a series of events that lead to the Boston massacre?
The series of events leading to the Boston Massacre began when customs officers, enforcing the Townshend Acts, attempted to seize the ship Liberty, owned by John Hancock, on June 10, 1768, for alleged smuggling. This aggressive action incited anger among local colonists, leading to protests and increased tensions. The situation escalated as British troops were stationed in Boston to maintain order, ultimately culminating in the violent confrontation on March 5, 1770, known as the Boston Massacre.