Episode 2 of 2
Boston Massacre
- When
- March 5, 1770
- Where
- King Street, Boston
British soldiers fired on a crowd in Boston, killing five men and injuring others.
On March 5, 1770, Private Hugh White stood guard outside the Custom House. A crowd of 300-400 harassed the soldiers. Nine soldiers shot into the crowd, killing five men. Patriots later described this as a massacre to promote independence.
Sources
- Boston Massacre Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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