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The British Parliament passed the imposition of additional taxes on common products such as tea.
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The British troops arrived in Boston to maintain order. The civilians prevented the British from carrying out their duties.
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British troops set fire to a crowd of American colonists, killing civilians as a result.
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Preston and the soldiers had charges of murder which all pleaded Not Guilty.
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Civilians protested against this act dumping cargo from the ships.