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boston massacre
A group of civilians were protesting in front of a group of service men. The men shot fire and killed 5 people. March 6th Captain Preston was arrested. March 13th Preston and other soldiers indcted for murder. Oct. 24-30 Preston is tried. Jury acquits him. Dec 5 six soliders are acquitted on all charges and two soldiers are convicted of manslaughter.
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boston te party
the boston tea party took place on dec 16,1773 in the pearl habor. this event was were a group of people aboarded a ship and threw tea and molasses into the sea. the reason for all of this was because the british was placing taxes on tea and other items. this was the begining of the revolution.boston tea party -
the intolerable act
In 1774, British passed a series of laws relating to the colonies.Many colonist viewed it as a violation of their rights.intolerable act -
battle at lexington and concord
lexingtonthe battles fought at lexington and concord lead up to the american revolutionary war
