Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party

The Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party were two key events that fueled the desire for independence among the colonists. The Boston Massacre occurred in 1770 when British soldiers shot and killed several colonists during a confrontation.

Then, in 1773, the Boston Tea Party took place as a protest against the Tea Act, where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor to oppose British taxation. These events highlighted the growing anger and resistance of the colonists.