Boston Massacre

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Who was the British captain at the Boston Massacre?

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Thomas Preston

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Who was the first man killed at the Boston Massacre?

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Crispus Attucks

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The Colonists of Boston were upset with the British because of...

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The Townshend Acts, The increased presence of soldiers, Constant confrontation between the colonists and the British soldiers.

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What were colonists who did not want to go to war with Britain called?

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Loyalists

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What were American colonists that wanted to rebel against the king of Britain called?

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Patriots

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What building were the protestors gathered in front of when they began to taunt the British soldiers prior to the Boston Massacre?

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Customs House

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What action by the protestors increased tensions prior to the Boston Massacre?

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The throwing of snowballs and objects

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Who created a famous picture depicting the Boston Massacre that was used as propaganda by the Sons of Liberty to increase support for independence?

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Paul Revere

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Who was the famous founding father who defended the British soldiers during their trial for their actions in the Boston Massacre?

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John Adams

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What annual event was celebrated by Patriots to commemorate the events of the Boston Massacre to encourage revolution?

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Massacre Day