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APPARTS Practice

Delve into the events leading up to the Boston Massacre in 1770, a pivotal moment in American history marked by tensions between colonists and British troops. Explore the roots of discontent, economic policies, and escalating conflicts that ignited the sparks of revolution in colonial America. Learn about the perspectives and actions that shaped this tragic event.

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APPARTS Practice

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  1. APPARTS Practice

  2. Boston Massacre

  3. Important Events leading to the Boston Massacre • Perspective Lens- Mercantilism • Colonies exist to provide raw materials for the “mother country” and a market for final goods • Salutary Neglect- weak/no enforcement of codified policy • Example- Navigation Acts • French and Indian War (1754-1763)

  4. Important Events continued… • Proclamation of 1763 • Restrict colonial expansion • 1764- Sugar Act • Increases tax on imported sugar, textiles, coffee, wines, indigo (dye), forbids import of foreign rum and French wine • 1764- Currency Act • Prohibits Colonial paper money

  5. Events continued • 1765- Stamp Act • First direct tax on the colonists (money is going straight to England) • All printed materials need to be purchased from British supplier and have a stamp on the paper • Angers all social classes

  6. Events continued • 1765- Stamp Act Congress (organization of colonists) prepares document to send to King George III protesting Stamp Act • 1765- Boycotting British goods • 1765- Quartering Act • British soldiers stay in the homes of colonists • 1766- Repeal Stamp Act and mandate the Declaratory Act • British throne legislates for the colonies

  7. Events continued… • 1767- Townsend Acts • Tax paper, tea, glass, lead, and paint • Boycott reinstated • 1768- British warship sails into Boston harbor to help custom agents that are harassed by colonists • 1770- Sons of Liberty in NYC and British fight • Taxes were greater for Londoners than colonists

  8. Boston Massacre • Bostonians are upset by the Townsend Acts • Customs agents are intimidated • Demand military protection • British troops camp in the commons • Do not get along with the Bostonians • Edward Garrick insults lone sentry, gets hit • Comes back with some friends…

  9. Boston Massacre • March 5, 1770 • Soldiers arrive to aid the sentry • The Mob, almost 400 strong, taunt and abuse the soldiers • Soldiers fire once into the crowd • 5 die, 6 wounded • Troops removed from the town • Captain Preston and 4 others acquitted • 2 found guilty and branded

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