Abstract
The Boston Massacre was an unfortunate event in American history that fueled resentment against British rule and ultimately united the colonists in their drive for independence. This paper describes what happened on March 5, 1770 in Boston and traces the events leading up to and following the "massacre."

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An analysis of the 1770 Boston Massacre that includes the events of that fateful night and the trials that followed. In the end, the paper contends that the trial was just and the soldiers innocent of the charges against them.

From the Paper
"The Boston Massacre continues to generate controversy two centuries after that fateful night when British soldiers fired their muskets into a crowd of Americans on King Street. Some believe that the Massacre was a clear instance of an occupying army violating the colony's laws against firing on unarmed civilians, and that the soldiers in question should have been jailed and executed. Others believe that blame for the event lies not with the soldiers but with the crowd which incited the soldiers and attacked them by throwing all..."

Tags:boston massacre, trial, adams, deposition, testimony, results, witnesses, british, revolution

Abstract
This paper describes the actual events that led up to the Boston Massacre and contends that the chaos leading up to it was, in fact, a riot that was born from a couple of young boys throwing snowballs at soldiers which caused the soldiers to fire back killing 5 civilians. The paper then examines the trial of the soldiers afterwards and concludes that, in spite of its tragic ending for those who were killed, the Boston Massacre set the stage for the freedoms enjoyed by Bostonian's today.

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"Bostonians detested the coming of the troops. For years, Boston had fought against contravention by Britain of their right to tax themselves. Under the reign of King George III, in 1768, British military troops were stationed in Boston in an effort to maintain control among colonists and to help enforce the Townshend Acts of 1767. To impose these acts and stop smuggling, the British utilized blank search warrants (or writs of assistance) to give officers the right to search any building for any reason (Boston Massacre Historical Society, n.d.). The colonists were uneasy and scared with the troops stationed in Boston. Their very presence was resented and led to multiple outbreaks, leading up to the events of March 5, 1770."

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This paper examines how in 1770, increasing hostility and tension between the British military and Boston colonial civilians triggered an event that would turn the colonists into patriots who would oppose British rule. It also discusses how the Boston Massacre was not necessarily a battle, but an inciting incident that Paul Revere was able to turn into a piece of propaganda against the British and how it was thus a key event leading up to the Revolutionary War.

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"The Boston Massacre was instigated by a smaller series of events taking place in a much bigger picture. There was tension between the American colonist and the British in the spring of 1770 (The Library of Congress 2007). The events of March 5th were thus of a much smaller consequence that turned into a historically significant event. The Boston Massacre was instigated by a young apprentice Edward Garrick who called to a British Officer that he was late paying a bill. Garrick continued to yell, and when called over to the customs house, Garrick was hit on the head by the British private outside. "

Tags:Revolutionary, War, Paul, Revere, colonial, civilians

From the Paper
"On the fifth of March, 1770, the people of Boston were close to open armed clashes with the King's authorities and soldiers. The seeds of revolution were not only planted but - were ready for the harvest. The night of the fifth, at 9 p.m. - a snowy, moon-lit night an angry and excited mob precipitated an encounter with sentries at the Boston Customs House. In the erratic gunfire that followed, five Bostonians were killed. The dignity of the courts, the vindication of the sentries by lawyers Josiah Quincy and John Adams, first restored order and eventually gained legal acquittal for the sentries from the Massachusetts Courts. But, by the time that accomplished, the fires of the first 'Battle of the Revolution' had spread far beyond Boston, to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina.

In Boston, the principal sower of seeds was Samuel Adams."

Abstract
A complete discussion of the prominence of the city of Boston in the eventual breach and Colonial rebellion with England, including some of the important personages of Boston, and traditions and qualities of Boston that contributed to the break is provided in essay format. The paper looks at the impact of the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party.

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"The breach with England that preceded the American Revolution fomented primarily in Massachusetts and New England particularly Boston..."

Tags:John Adams, Sam Adams, Ben Franklin, King George III, American Revolution, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, taxation, Parliament, representation, colonies, colonists, independence, self-governance, politics

Abstract
The paper looks at Boston during the 17th century and discusses the early 1770s, when Boston gave birth to some of the most vehement demonstrations to wrest the colonial governments away from British control, such as the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. The paper also outlines the situation in Boston after independence was won, during the Civil War and after the outbreak of War II. The paper concludes that it seems the city will continue to play an important role as an educational and cultural powerhouse.

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"Boston is one of America's oldest and most historic cities. It is the capital and the most populous city of Massachusetts, one of the thirteen first states of the United States of America. However, Boston's history stretches back even farther than the existence of the American union. It was founded on November 17, 1630 by Puritans, and the city in its oldest cobblestone and brick quarters still retains much of its distinct Puritan look in its architecture and design ("Boston, Massachusetts: City History," CityLights, 2008). Some wits might also say that it does so in some of its attitudes, such as the fact that Boston's public transportation system the 'T' closes shortly after midnight, while New York City's subways runs all night!"

Tags:immigrants, culture, Irish, Boston, Tea, Party

Abstract
This paper reviews the events and policies which led the American colonists to cast off the leash of England and fight for autonomy. The paper analyzes England's logic and purpose behind the Stamp Act, Townshend Act and Quartering Act. It also discusses the effects of the Seven Years War, Boston Massacre and monopoly of the East India Trading Company on the reasoning of the Americans. Finally, it describes how all of these events led up to the Boston Tea Party.

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"Hoping to starve Boston into submission was yet another mistake Britain made. It only united the Colonies more in their fight against the Crown, the other major cities sent supplies to Boston so it could out last the act. England brought the Revolution upon itself, the King and Parliament made poor decisions when it came to the Colonies. England thought that they could force the Colonies into union; they did not recognize that the more they tried to unite, the more the Colonists resisted."
"The Boston Tea Party was indeed the first Act of Revolution in the war, James Stokesbury says, "In fact it [The Boston Tea Party] was the chief turning point in the progression toward revolution (34)." I would say it was also the point of no return, because after such a dramatic work of rebellion the Americans could not crawl back, they had to continue on that path. The tea party set the tone of how the war would be fought and won."

Tags:revolution, Britain, quartering, stamp, Townshend, colonies, independence, liberty

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This paper summarizes, reviews, and analyzes Jeff Shaara's book, "Rise to Rebellion", which details the pre-Revolutionary period in American history with particular emphasis on the Boston Massacre. The paper analyzes Shaara's portrayal of the conflict, his character development, and his historical accuracy, as well as his ability to depict images of the war.

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"Jeff Shaara is known for his historical novels, based on meticulous research, and binging the events of the past to life through characters who stand in for the reader and take part in the Civil War, the Mexican-American War, and now the American Revolution. It is clear that the author has a major interest in American history, and in this regard he is continuing a tradition started by his father, who wrote the first book of a Civil War trilogy before he died, a trilogy that Jeff Shaara then finished."

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This paper is a summary of the events leading up to the American War of Independence. Included in this essay are the Boston Tea Party; the Stamp, Sugar, and Quebec Acts; the Boston Massacre; Lexington and Concord; and many other significant events.

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"The Sugar Act was, by and large, designed to eliminate the illegal trade that had been taking place between America, France, and the Spanish West Indies. The act imposed a raised tariff on many imported goods manufactured with sugar. Included in these products were coffee and wine, and, of course, sugar itself. This Act did not draw much resistance from the Americans as it affected only those who resided in New England; but, many New Englander's viewed it as an oppression of power by the British and were quite displeased by it. After a short period, the British realized that they were not making as much of a profit from this act and they needed a way to raise more money to repay its debt.3 The ensuing statute is what many refer to as the "real" beginning of civil discontent leading to the Revolution."

Tags:boston, independence, party, quebec, stamp, sugar, tea, war