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British officials ordered their troops to fire upon any colonists who opposed the Stamp Act, which led to the massacre.
British officials ordered their troops to fire upon any colonists who opposed the Stamp Act, which led to the massacre.
Colonists angered by British taxes took out their frustrations on British troops, which eventually led to them firing at the colonists.
Colonists angered by British taxes took out their frustrations on British troops, which eventually led to them firing at the colonists.
British troops stationed in Boston enforced heavier taxes on colonists than the Stamp Act allowed, which led to the clash.
British troops stationed in Boston enforced heavier taxes on colonists than the Stamp Act allowed, which led to the clash.
Colonists boycotted items on which the Stamp Act was imposed, which was illegal under British law and punishable by death
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The most accurate response is:
Colonists angered by British taxes took out their frustrations on British troops, which eventually led to them firing at the colonists.
The Stamp Act of 1765 imposed direct taxes on the colonies, leading to significant unrest and resentment toward British rule. This tension contributed to the environment in which the Boston Massacre occurred, as colonists expressed their anger and frustrations towards British soldiers stationed in the area.
