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The British Parliament Passes the Townshend Acts, which enforced additional taxes on imports such as paper, glass and tea.
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Soldiers sent from Britain arrive in Boston, MA to enforce the laws placed by the crown.
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On this day, five colonists are killed by the British soldiers.
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After the solders left Boston, John Adams accepts to represent the British soldiers on trial.
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Captain Preston was tired for murder.
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The British soldiers were sent to trial. Six were acquitted and two were found guilty.
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This date marks the first ceremony commemorating the Boston Massacre.
