The Boston Massacre

The Boston Massacre occurred on March 5, 1770, when British soldiers fired into a crowd of American colonists protesting British policies and taxes. Tensions had been escalating due to resentment over British taxation without representation and stationed troops. The soldiers, facing hostile remarks and projectiles from colonists, ultimately opened fire, killing five people and wounding others. This event fueled anti-British sentiments, making it a significant turning point that contributed to the start of the American Revolution by highlighting colonial grievances and British military overreach.