The Boston Massacre was a pivotal event in the lead up to the American Revolutionary War, which eventually led to the independence of the American colonies from British rule. On March 5, 1770, British soldiers stationed in Boston fired into a crowd of colonists, killing five people. The event sparked outrage among the colonists and fueled anti-British sentiment. It became a powerful rallying cry for the patriots and was used as propaganda to sway public opinion against British rule. The Boston Massacre also led to increased tension between the colonists and British authorities, ultimately pushing the colonies closer to declaring independence.
