18 December 2019

Witness Accounts from the Boston Massacre in Boston Mass in 1770. 249 YEARS AGO!!!!!!!!! - By Melina M


The Boston Massacre Mystery
The Boston Massacre was a confrontation on March 5, 1770, between the British soldiers and the Americans. It was held n king street in Boston Massachusetts which is now state street in Boston  Massachusetts.The British killed several people while being harassed by a mob in Boston Massachusetts. 

Here are some eye Witness accounts!!!!!!!


Captian Prestons Account

  • Captian Preston, he heard people using cruel threats against the troops.
  • Asking soldiers why they fired shots without being told to.
Richards Palmes Account

  • The captain and I stood in front about half between the breech and muzzle of the guns.
  • After the gun went off I heard the word fire.
  • The captain might not have given the word and I did not distinguish it. 
Andrews Account (slave)

  • The stunt man cried, " kill the dogs knock them over." " I thought and still think it was Crispus Attuk who was shot.

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