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What do you know about the Boston massacre? How did it inspire the American struggle for independence? |
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Answer» There was a fierce reaction in the various colonies of America, in opposition to the Townshed laws. Under the Billeting Act of 1767, the New York assembly was dissolved because arrangements were not made for the accommodation and food for British soldiers. This issue caused tension between British soldiers and the American people. The situation became violent in Boston. In army artillery attack on 5 March 1770, three American citizens were killed. The American people called it the Boston masssacre and the incident was condemned everywhere. This massacre ended the Townshed taxes.’The Boston massacre was publicised widely in America. Anti-British meetings were held, and this gave impetus to the American freedom struggle. |
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