Articles for tag: Boston Massacre, British Empire, Samuel Adams

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Lesson Plan on the Boston Massacre

In 1870, American patriots clashed with British soldiers in what came to be called the Boston Massacre. Protesting Boston’s occupation by British troops and taxation measures, colonists threw snowballs at British soldiers. After being hit, Private Hugh Montgomery fired into the crowd. The other British soldiers followed suit. Five colonists were killed, and two British ...

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The Best Historic Tours in Boston

Boston is a town that is full of historic treasures that are both interesting and significant to the history of our country. Taking a historic tour in and around the city of Boston is a fun and interactive way to experience history for yourself instead of just reading about it. There are several very well ...

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Events Leading to the Boston Massacre

The incident became known as one of the bloodiest skirmishes in American history. The fighters involved were American colonists and British soldiers. The purpose of the battle was to try to make liberal and moderate people become radicals. On March 5, 1770, conflict aroused between British soldiers and a Boston mob which became known as ...

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Baseball’s Boston Massacre

Now this generation of Red Sox fans have their very own version of the Boston Massacre, compliments of the New York Yankees stunning five game sweep over the Red Sox that took place during the span of August 18th through the 21st. Twenty eight years ago, in what was dubbed the Boston Massacre by the ...

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A Guide to Boston’s Freedom Trail

One of the most famous walking tours in America is that of the Freedom Trail in Boston, Massachusetts. A red brick pathway leads you through and around downtown Boston and then to neighboring Charlestown in this two and a half mile, one-way, self-guided tour that takes you to sixteen of the most historically significant locations ...

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Main Causes Behind the American Revolutionary War

Where would America be today if it never fought for independence? Would the American dream exist? The most significant events that led to the American Revolution include: the obligatory taxes that were made payable to Great Britain, the various security values that were infringed by the English soldiers during the Boston Massacre, and finally, the ...

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Interesting Facts About the Boston Massacre

The Boston Massacre was an infamous incident that occurred in Boston just before the American Revolution. The date was March 5, 1770. It was a skirmish between seven British regulars and a mob of citizens, which resulted in the deaths of five men. It was by no means a massacre, but the name that it ...

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The Boston Commons and Other Famous Hauntings in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts is known for an economy that thrives on research, education, health care, technology, social character, and it is one of the oldest and wealthiest cities in the United States. The city was founded in 1630 and was dubbed the “city on the hill,” along with many other nicknames throughout the years. Boston has ...

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Boston’s Fourth of July Events for 2011

On America’s Birthday, experience the fascinating history, entertainment, and excitement that Boston, home of America’s first patriots, offers. Boston’s a world-class city with intriguing historic sites. Seventeen sites are along Boston’s Freedom Trail. In 1762, from Faneuil Hall came the first opposition to British colonial rule. The site of the Boston Massacre is on the ...