Boston Massacre

What event on March 5th, 1770, is referred to as a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the American Revolution?

Describe the relationship between the American colonists and the British government by 1770. What were the colonists' main grievances?

Explain the phrase "no taxation without representation" and its significance to the colonists.

What actions did the colonists take that escalated tensions with the British soldiers on that day?

Who was Crispus Attucks, and what role did he play during the Boston Massacre?

How did the trial of the British soldiers in the Boston Massacre show the difficulties people faced with justice during that time?

In what ways did the Boston Massacre become a defining moment leading to the Revolutionary War?

In your opinion, does the event deserve the title it received?