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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 foods did they eat dring revolutionary war?

they ate mainly crops, and fruit. they sometimes ate some meat also. they would drink beer and wine. i hope my answer helps you find what your looking for!

What is a 22 long five shot Clerke 1st pistol worth?

Well, I don't know specifically what a Clerke 1'st .22 long is worth, but I do know a Clerke 1'st firing a .32S&W goes for anywhere from $70 to $80 depending on condition and I also know that .22 caliber versions of revolvers usually cost a bit less, so I'd venture to say somewhere in the $50 to $65 range.

How many people died in the Boston massacre 1773?

5 people died. Their names were Samuel Gray, James Caldwell, Crispus Attucks, Samuel Maverick, and Patrick Carr.

What the was the Boston massacre?

The Boston Massacre, also known as the Incident on King Street, was a street fight that occurred on March 5, 1770, between a "patriot" mob, throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks, and a squad of British soldiers. Several colonists were killed and this led to a campaign by speech-writers to rouse the ire of the citizenry.

The presence of British troops in the city of Boston was increasingly unwelcome. The riot began when about 50 citizens attacked a British sentinel. A British officer, Captain Thomas Preston, called in additional soldiers, and these too were attacked, so the soldiers fired into the mob, killing 3 on the spot (a black sailor named Crispus Attucks, ropemaker Samuel Gray, and a mariner named James Caldwell), and wounding 8 others, two of whom died later (Samuel Maverick and Patrick Carr).

A town meeting was called demanding the removal of the British and the trial of Captain Preston and his men for murder. At the trial, John Adams and Josiah Quincy II defended the British, leading to their acquittal and release. Samuel Quincy and Robert Treat Paine were the attorneys for the prosecution. Later, two of the British soldiers were found guilty of manslaughter.

Why did Samuel Adams call the event where british soldiers killed 5 Boston citizens the Boston massacre?

He used the term massacre essentially to get people's attention and inspire rage towards the British in the colonists.

How many soldiers were hanged in the Boston massacre?

None, but two of the soldiers were branded on the thumb for manslaughter. They were first time offenders, and given Benefit of Clergy, so they avoided getting hung.

What was the conclusion in the Boston Massacre?

The Boston Massacre was an event between town men and British soldier's. the soldiers were being betrayed by the town men and the British soldiers got aggvated and fired shots. poop

How many Bostons were killed at the Boston massacre?

Not many. Only around 5-10. The Sons of Liberty only called it a "massacre" to gain support from the other colonies. Also, it was used for anti-British propaganda.

Did Boston have a name prior to being called Boston?

Originally, Boston was named Tremontaine (three mountains). This was in reference to the three large hills found on the Shawmut Peninsula. It's a good thing the name didn't stick because today only one of the three hills remains (Beacon). The other two were removed to supply fill material for Back Bay.

Boston was named after Boston, Lincolnshire, England. Back then many of the town's prominent citizens had emigrated from the English village.

How many African American millionaires are there?

There are approximately 35,000 African American millionaires in the United States. People who identify themselves as black or African Americans make up 13.2 percent of the total population.

What as the Difference between Boston Tea Party and Boston Massacre?

The Boston Massacre was one of many early events that happened in 1770. It was made into a propaganda paper with art by Paul Revere to stir up public opinions. The tea party was a group of smugglers throwing tea into Boston Harbor to protest the lowering of the tea tax making the smuggled Dutch tea higher in cost. It happened in 1773 resulting in the closing of the harbor. There were 3 years difference. They weren’t so much connected, but symbolic of the problems in the colonies and the king.

Was captain Preston found guilty n the Boston massacre trial?

yes. he told other soldiers to shoot and he never did. he admits that he would not have said that if he was standing in front of the guns. since he said to shoot, he was charged for murder with some other soldiers.

Why was the Boston massacre important to the steps of the American revolution?

It was the start of the Revolution! It aroused feelings of even more dislike to the Crown. Through propagnda (paul revere's depiction of the Boston massacre) it urged colonists to take more steps to revolt! Ask more on the Boston Massacre.

-Roundrupert

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Why did colonists consider the Coercive acts Intolerable?

Because they wanted condoms from Germany so they wont have lots of children because children cost lots of money and a waste of time while the economy sucks.

Who is Samuel Atwood from the Boston massacre?

samuel atwood was a colonist that witnessed the boston massacre in the 1700's.

Why is it ironic that Jon Adams defended the British soldiers responsible for the Boston massacre?

The Bloody Massacre In King Street (Boston Massacre) was one of the events triggering the American Revolution. Still, John Adams believed everyone, even hated British soldiers, deserved an honest trial. Later, John Adams helped write and signed the Declaration of Independence. He spoke passionately against England's efforts to control the colonies and was instrumental in bringing George Washington to lead the American troops in revolt against England.