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The Boston Massacre: A Deadly Clash

The Boston Massacre, as it came to be known, was a pivotal event in American history that took place on March 5, 1770. On that day, British soldiers fired into a crowd of civilians outside the Boston Customs House, killing five people and injuring several others.

The event was sparked by a confrontation between British soldiers and American colonists, who were protesting the presence of British troops in Boston. The situation escalated when a group of colonists began throwing snowballs and other objects at the soldiers, who eventually lost control and fired into the crowd.

The Boston Massacre was widely publicized in the colonies and helped to galvanize opposition to British rule. It was seen as an example of British brutality and disregard for colonial rights, and it played a significant role in the lead-up to the American Revolution.

In the aftermath of the massacre, the British soldiers involved were put on trial, with John Adams defending them. Six of the soldiers were acquitted, while two were found guilty of manslaughter and given reduced sentences.

The Boston Massacre is still remembered today as a key moment in American history, and it is commemorated annually in Boston with reenactments and other events.

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