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Boston massacre
march 5, 1770 soldier's strikes colonist. A crowd gathers and hassles solder's were throwing snowballs and were shouting insults. More turps arrived and a fire started. -
the second continental congress meet
Benjamin Franklin was one of the most respected men in the colonies. George Washington led the continental army. Ben Franklin had been the leader in the Pennsylvania legislature. Men are disorganized and need discipline. Washington believes his army is ready and weapons arrive, Washington would put cannons on dorchester heights overlooking Boston