The Boston Massacre (Cornerstones of Freedom: Third Series) (Library Edition) |
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| Author:
| Benoit, Peter |
| Series title: | Cornerstones of Freedom. Third Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-531-28201-4 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | Scholastic Library Publishing
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| Imprint: | Children's Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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Learn about the events that made America what she is today.As tensions over taxation and a lack of government representation spread throughout Great Britain?s North American colonies, violent protests started to become common. On the evening of March 5, 1770, one of these protests resulted in the deaths of several Boston citizens at the hands of British soldiers. Readers will find out what drove the soldiers to fire on the protesting civilians, how the people of Boston reacted to...
More DescriptionLearn about the events that made America what she is today.As tensions over taxation and a lack of government representation spread throughout Great Britain?s North American colonies, violent protests started to become common. On the evening of March 5, 1770, one of these protests resulted in the deaths of several Boston citizens at the hands of British soldiers. Readers will find out what drove the soldiers to fire on the protesting civilians, how the people of Boston reacted to the event, and what effect the massacre had on the development of the American Revolution.