The Boston Massacre occurred on March 5, 1770 <u>when British soldiers in Boston opened fire on a group of American colonists killing five men.</u> Prior to the Boston Massacre the British had instituted a number of new taxes on the American colonies including taxes on tea, glass, paper, paint, and lead.
Explanation: the sixth amendment guarantees citizens a speedy trial , they will get the opportunity to confront whoever pressed charges or accused them of any crime .
