Boston Massacre

History

When Did the Boston Massacre Happen? Full History, Timeline & Site Guide (March 5, 1770)

Discover the exact date and dramatic story behind the Boston Massacre (March 5, 1770). Explore the timeline, victims, trial outcomes, Paul Revere's propaganda, and how to visit the historic site today.
History

What is the Townshend Act? Taxes, Protests & the American Revolution Spark (1767)

Explore the 1767 Townshend Acts: what goods were taxed, why colonists rebelled against 'taxation without representation', and how these laws ignited the Boston Massacre and American Revolution.