The Boston Massacre
- On March 4, 1770, British regulars open fired and shot 5 colonists in Boston.
- They did this because of the conflict going on and they were frustrated.
- The victims were Crispus Attucks, Samuel Gray, Samuel Maverick, Patrick Carr, and James Caldwell.
- As the trials ended quietly, Sam Adams wrote 7 articles for the Gazette.
- The Articles stated that they were accused with blood on their hands.
- Some soldiers faced the death penalty, but 2 soldiers escaped it.