Lesson 56 of 84 · Colonial History
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepBoston Massacre and Boston Tea Party
The Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party were two significant events that fueled the fire of rebellion against British rule.
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The Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party were two significant events that fueled the fire of rebellion against British rule. The Boston Massacre occurred in 1770 when British soldiers shot at a crowd of colonists, resulting in the death of five people. This tragic event was used to rally support against British authority. Later, in 1773, colonists protested the Tea Act by dumping an entire shipment of tea into Boston Harbor, an event known as the Boston Tea Party. These actions demonstrated the colonists’ growing frustration with British control.
Key Facts
The Boston Massacre resulted in the death of five colonists.
The Boston Tea Party involved dumping tea into Boston Harbor.
Both events increased tensions between colonists and British authorities.
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1 of 2What happened during the Boston Massacre?
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