Location: Boston
Summary: In March, a scuffle was caused by a disagreement between a British officer and a young wigmaker's apprentice. Many colonist threw stones at British troops angrily. Finally, the British troops shoot down five colonists, including the death of an African American named Crispus Attucks.
Significant: The Boston Massacre angered many colonist, The incident reflected colonial resentment of the standing army stationed in Boston. For a long time, the incident would be used to illustrate the brutality of the British.
Interesting facts: What was the Standing Armies? During the 18th and 19th centuries, suspicion of standing armies was part of the British and American political tradition. In the contemporary