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Boston Massacre
March 5, 1770, a street fight that occurred between a "patriot" mob throwing snowballs, stones, sticks and a squad of British soldiers. Several Colonist were killed -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest that occurred on December 16, 1773 at the Griffin's Wharf in Boston. The acted caused 342 chests of tea to be dumped. -
Intolerable Acts
Four punitive measures enacted by the British Parliament in retaliation for acts of colonial defiance in 1774 -
Administration of Justice Act
Administration of justice Act, also known as Murder act in 1774. That had stated purpose of ensuring a fair trial for British officials who were charged with capital offenses while upholding the law. -
Boston Port Act
On March 25 1774, British Parliament passes the Boston Port Act. Closing the port of Boston and demanding that the city's residents pay for the nearly $1 million worth of tea dumped into Boston's harbor during the Tea Part Act.