#ResistanceRoots #Voices4Victory Today in history, 1770: British soldiers fire into a crowd of American protesters gathered outside the Boston Custom House, killing five Americans and wounding three. The tensions that led to the event we call the Boston Massacre were sparked by ... tariffs. - ThreadSky

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Today in history, 1770: British soldiers fire into a crowd of American protesters gathered outside the Boston Custom House, killing five Americans and wounding three. The tensions that led to the event we call the Boston Massacre were sparked by ... tariffs.

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horo.bsky.social•9 hours ago

It’s worth noting the soldiers were defended by John Adam’s (remember, 1770 - before the Revolution). Six of the soldiers were acquitted, and two were convicted of manslaughter for firing directly into the crowd.

Adams, a Patriot, believed in justice for all, including British solders /1

horo.bsky.social•9 hours ago

Not to be confused with the current Bloviator in Chief who has revoked security clearances and government contracts from the law firm that had the temerity to provide legal advice to Jack Smith. /end