Boston Massacre
(Bos-ton-Mas-sa-cre)
5 syllables
Definition
In ref. An incident on March 5, 1770, in which British Army soldiers shot and killed five people while under attack by a mob in Boston, Massachusetts.
Example Sentence
The Boston Massacre was a pivotal event leading up to the American Revolution.
More Example Sentences
Many colonists were outraged by the Boston Massacre, which fueled anti-British sentiments.
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