Asked by Twenty One Pilots

How did the Boston Massacre affect the government and society of the United States?
Answered by Damon
It was just one in many, many incidents and causes of the Revolution. It certainly angered people and made the defense attorney for the British soldiers look noble but I am not sure it would be considered a major factor in later development of the US.
Answered by Damon
Now of course you have to tell me who that defense attorney was :)
Answered by Twenty One Pilots
Was the defense attorney John Adams?
Answered by Damon
Yes ! Well done.
Answered by Twenty One Pilots
Thank you for the help (:
Answered by Damon
Now I suppose you could say the event was a significant factor in the British decision to leave Boston.
Answered by Damon
You are welcome.
Answered by Reed
Actually, the Boston Massacre occurred much earlier than the British evacuation from Boston. It was an incident that exacerbated the colonists' resentment of the British rule. Open hostilities didn't arise until five years later, and the British militarily occupied Boston for another year after that.

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