The Boston Massacre helped create the idea among American colonists that a Revolution can be possible
The Boston Massacre caused tensions to rise enormously between the Americans and British because this was the first killing that occurred. The Americans realized that the British were not there to help them, but instead to put an end to their liberty. This was a leading cause to the Revolutionary War.
John Adams' decision to defend the British soldiers accused in the Boston Massacre demonstrated his commitment to the principles of justice and the rule of law. This helped establish the notion that all individuals, regardless of their actions or allegiances, deserve a fair trial and legal representation. Adams' willingness to represent the soldiers highlighted the injustices perpetrated by the British government and galvanized the colonists in their fight for liberty and independence.
During the American Revolutionary Period, the Boston Massacre added to the growing tensions between the Colonies and their British overseers in a dramatically tangible and also emotional way. The physical deaths of five colonists in March of 1770 were labeled as atrocities by many Americans; the nation as a whole was led into further thinking (and even activism) concerning the possibility of breaking British rule once and for all.
The Boston Massacre had effects on both sides. The colonists though it was the British's fault while the British thought it was the colonists' fault. The trail did not help at all. The British soldiers that were tried got off with minimum punishment. Only two British soldiers were punished by being branded the letter M, for murderer, on their thumbs. This helped spark the American Revolution due to the reactions of the colonists. The results of the court fuled the anger that led to events after, like the Boston Tea Party.
The "political spin" created a sense that the British troops were out of control and killing colonist. It played into the patriot Propaganda and Paul Revere created a handbill showing British soldiers shooting colonist throwing snow balls. In a sense it galvanized the fence sitters to the patriot cause.
The "political spin" created a sense that the British troops were out of control and killing colonist. It played into the patriot Propaganda and Paul Revere created a handbill showing British soldiers shooting colonist throwing snow balls. In a sense it galvanized the fence sitters to the patriot cause.
The Boston Massacre helped create the idea among American colonists that a Revolution can be possible
March 5 1770 was the day of the Boston Massacre. It started because some colonists were taunting a British soldier. The soldier ran to get help and more soldiers and colonists gathered at the steps of the Customs House. The colonists through ice and a soldier fell over then shot into the crowd. more shots followed. 5 colonists died and 6 were wounded.
The Boston Massacre caused tensions to rise enormously between the Americans and British because this was the first killing that occurred. The Americans realized that the British were not there to help them, but instead to put an end to their liberty. This was a leading cause to the Revolutionary War.
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