Where exactly did the bodies fall?? 💥 BOSTON MASSACRE

British troops fired upon a crowd gathered in King Street, Boston, on March 5, 1770. 11 men and boys were shot. In total 6 would die - 3 were wounded and lingered of their injuries for a couple hours or, in the case of Christopher Monk, even for as long as a decade. But three others died on the spot - Crispus Attucks, Samuel Gray, and James Caldwell. Here, we discuss some of circumstances surrounding their deaths, and where they were standing in the crowd on King Street, when the British troops fired.
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State Street, 1801, oil on canvas by James Brown Marston, Massachusetts Historical Society
Plan of the Scene of the Boston Massacre, 1770, Leventhal Map Center at Boston Public Library

[@richardj1960]

The Boston accent just adds to the storytelling and what a sweetheart!!!❤

[@badgerbusiness9059]

Great work Katie, I always enjoy your passion for our Revolution.

[@jbear3562]

All Americans need to understand their Heritage better than public schools teach. Thank you Ms. Katie. Keep up the good work. Keep the Faith.

[@barbarajhagan8186]

Her Boston accent cracks me up. I thought my accent was bad.

[@halnywiatr]

Paul Revere was an engraver and created copper plates for printing.

[@jeffburnham6611]

What I find interesting is that John Adam's defended the British officer and men involved. They were acquitted. Then Adams was one of the chief founders who wanted to end ties with Britain and seek independence.

[@ohiopat]

Paul R was my guess too

[@donhathaway3234]

Paul Revere? ….. oh, I forgot that Sam Adam’s was a major pot stirrer! Changing my guess to Sam Adams. Well, shoulda stayed with PR!

[@scott6828]

I've never heard this story told so well....also, her Boston accent makes it so much more authentic!

[@johnnynielsen3006]

You skipped most of the wounded and dying, their names and type of wounds... Otherwise great info.

[@fredg5390]

I'm a bit of a historian regarding the American Revolution and I find your video very informative. They fill in so many details left out by many writers. Thank you very much Katie for all your hard work and excellent presentations. We can not forget our history and the sacrifices our forefathers made.

[@Irisheddy]

you have to love her Boston accent

[@scotianh9420]

Katie,

[@richardglady3009]

As a lifelong military and American historian, I can’t believe it took me so long to find this amazing channel. This video was very informative…my guess was John Adams who defended the soldiers in court. Okay…the Boston accent makes the video more enjoyable. New and excited subscriber. Thank you.

[@robharrington71]

Katie, thank you for your sharing your passion for and knowledge of the Revolutionary War with us. It's clear how much time and energy you put into researching the material for your videos. You also have a great knack for storytelling, which make it very easy to watch your videos. I'm pleased that the algorithm recommended your channel to me.

[@Ponkapoag]

I found your channel this morning and I've binged watched all your videos today, they are excellent ! My 5X g-grandfather was a RI privateer, a member of its Committe of Correspondence, Council of War, and he piloted the French fleet into Newport during the Revolution. I have a few more Rev War ancestors that I'm tracking down. Thank you for keeping your beautiful accent, sadly disappearing these days.

[@jbarnes2288]

This stuff is SO IMPORTANT AND PRECIOUS.

[@michaelchesny656]

Thanks for giving a wider perspective of the events of that day.

[@2104dogface]

So after your last video on Henry Jacobs we went and visited his grave, then while in Salem, MA we learned that he's related to George Jacob who was hanged on August 19, 1692 as a part of the Witch Trials in Salem. Today we visited Jason Russell house was wondering do you know where about he was killed (Jacobs)?? then we visited Jason Russell's grave & Samuel Whittmore's marker. keep up the great work

[@dougmoore5252]

Katie you have a passion for your subject.