THE BOSTON MASSACRE

Trouble in Boston

1. In 1768, British soldiers were sent to Boston to keep order.

2. On March 5, 1770, the soldiers fired on an angry mob of colonists.

3. The colonists in Boston did not want the British soldiers there.

Propaganda

1. Paul Revere’s engraving showed soldiers firing on innocent colonists. It was shown in many newspapers in all of the colonies.

2. The event led to more protesting.

Results

• British soldiers were put on trial and defended by John Adams later our 2nd President)

• Two soldiers were found guilty and received light sentences.

• Seven soldier were found not guilty. This included Captain Preston.

Monument

Site of Massacre

Final Resting Place

Committees of Correspondence

1.Colonists wrote letters and pamphlets reporting to the other colonies on the events in Massachusetts.

2.Samuel Adams (John’s brother) called for action against the British.