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Why did British soldiers fire at colonists during the Boston Massacre?

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A colonist hit a soldier with a club, and the soldier fired his weapon.

The soldiers’ commanding officer ordered them to fire.

A large crowd of colonists were yelling and throwing things at the soldiers.

A large crowd of colonists were threatening the soldiers with guns.

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A large crowd of colonists were threatening the soldiers with guns.

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