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Join or Die
A propaganda poster created by Benjamin Franklin to encourage colonial unity against British rule.
Boston Massacre
An incident on March 5, 1770, where British soldiers shot and killed 5 civilians during a confrontation.
John Adams
A lawyer by trade who represented British soldiers in court after the Boston Massacre.
Samuel Adams
A cousin of John Adams who publicly referred to British soldiers as murderers after the Boston Massacre.
Captain Preston
The officer in charge of British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre; claimed he never ordered the shooting.
“The Bloody Massacre”
A propaganda poster created by Paul Revere depicting the Boston Massacre to sway public opinion against the British.
Not Guilty Verdict
The verdict given to Captain Preston and the soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre, with two soldiers found guilty of manslaughter.
Tarring and Feathering
A form of public humiliation where victims were covered in hot tar and feathers, used by colonists against Loyalists.
Court Cases of the Boston Massacre
Legal proceedings stemming from the Boston Massacre, including trials against Captain Preston and the soldiers.
Boston Civilians' Protest
The act of Bostonians disrespecting British soldiers by throwing waste in the streets during the tensions leading up to the Boston Massacre.