Boston is famous for its history. The city's geological features were carved by glaciers over 20,000 years ago and it has been occupied by humans for more than 12,000 years. The area was once home to the Massachuset tribe before being settled by colonists in the 17th century and becoming…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Have you ever wondered why the Boston Massacre is called a massacre? Although the British never called the event by that name, Boston leaders immediately began calling it a “massacre” after the event occurred on March 5, 1770. The reason it is believed Boston officials called it a “massacre” was…| History of Massachusetts Blog
After five people were shot dead by British soldiers during the Boston Massacre in 1770, many patriot leaders used the tragedy to stir up hostility against the British government. Samuel Adams tugged at the heartstrings of the public by holding a public funeral for the five victims and portraying them…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Boston Massacre was an event that occurred in Boston during the American Revolution. It took place on the evening of March 5, 1770 during a protest in front of the Custom House in Boston, Massachusetts. The massacre was one of many events believed to have caused the American Revolution.…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Boston Massacre Marker is a memorial to the victims of the Boston Massacre, which took place on March 5, 1770, in front of the old State House during the American Revolution. The marker, which is made up of 13 rings of cobblestones and a center stone marked with a…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The primary sources on the Boston Massacre offer a unique perspective on the events of that historic day. These sources include news articles, pamphlets, diaries, official reports and trial notes on the Boston Massacre. The following is a list of primary sources of the Boston Massacre: The Boston Gazette and…| History of Massachusetts Blog
John Adams is one of the most notable patriots from Boston, Massachusetts, during the American Revolution. A Harvard-educated lawyer, farmer, and U.S. ambassador, he later became the second president of the United States after serving as George Washington's vice president. Born on October 30 in 1735 in Braintree, Massachusetts, Adams…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Trying to pinpoint the main causes of the American Revolution is difficult at best because there were many contributing factors and even historians can't agree on what they were. Author and Harvard professor, Bernard Bailyn argues in his book, The Idealogical Origins of the American Revolution, that one of the…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The American Revolution took place between 1765 and 1783 but many important events led up to it and a few that followed. Here are the events of the American Revolution as they happened: 1754-1763:♠ The French and Indian War takes place October 1763:♠ The Proclamation of 1763 March 1765:♠ The…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Boston, Massachusetts is known as “the birthplace of the American Revolution” because many historic events took place there during the revolution. Boston played an important role in the American Revolution because it was the capital of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, the home of the colonial government, and the center…| History of Massachusetts Blog