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  • Boston Massacre

    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

    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

    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
    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

    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.