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Why is the boston massacre one of the most important events leading up to the american revolution

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Some people actually say it was one of the first battles during the war. It happened on March 5 of 1770, and resulted in the death of 5 colonists. Thus the Americans decide that the redcoats do not belong in America.

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Because the event in Boston led up to unity between the colonies.

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