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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Boston Massacre Trials

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1770 five citizens of Boston were killed when British soldiers fired into a group of people who had been throwing things at the soldiers. The soldiers were put on trial. A chronology, historical documents, primary source materials,...
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Website
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Boston Massacre Trials, 1770

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive outline and chronology of the Boston Massacre of 1770, where British troops fired on protestors, killing five of them. Includes testimonies from the trial of Captain Thomas Preston and eight British soldiers, and profiles...
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Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Account of the Boston Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Groningen provides first hand account of Boston Massacre. Gives background information leading to this event.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Africans in America: "The Bloody Massacre"

For Students 9th - 10th
From the PBS series "Africans in America," this site explores Paul Revere's engraving of the Boston Massacre. The article discusses its use as propaganda, as well as what the engraving actually depicts.
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Boston Massacre (March 5, 1770)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This 3-page article provides an informative and intriguing account of the Boston Massacre. Learn more about this important event in the American Revolution from this site.