On March 5, 1770, tensions between American colonists and British soldiers erupted in what became known as the Boston Massacre, when soldiers fired into a crowd outside the Old State House, killing five men, including Crispus Attucks. Years of heavy taxation and laws like the Quartering Act had fueled colonial anger, as citizens were required to house and supply British troops. Patriots such as Samuel Adams rallied public support, while John Adams—then a lawyer—defended the soldiers in court to uphold justice. The event became a turning point leading toward the American Revolution and remains a key stop on Boston’s Freedom Trail.

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This episode was created using Notebook LM voice-overs and original research by Rosemary Pollock, historian and published author, who holds an MA in U.S. History and an MA in U.S. History with a focus on the History of Science and Medicine.

Produced by Isaac Okawa with American Heritage Worldwide.