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Massacre: The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre
Alyssa Ladd
Although many historians believe that the Boston Massacre was an act of murder, it is clear that the incident was an act of self-defense. First reason why it was self-defense, is that the colonist Crispus Attucks was holding a cordwood stick and swung it at James Bailey. James Bailey then shot Crispus Attucks. James Bailey shot Crispus Attucks in act of self-defense. This led on to more shootings, but more colonists were getting angry and more violent. Another reason why it was self-defense, is that the captain of the British soldiers Preston, never did say fire and he never ordered his troops to fire. The colonists were taunting the soldiers by saying, "Fire, fire," which lead to more confusion. Also, Captain

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