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波士頓慘案 (Boston
Massacre)
1770年3月5日
因為英國政府不斷試圖增加對殖民地的控制，並且一再提高稅率，因此英國與殖民地人民之間的衝突也一直升高。因此，發生在波士頓的慘案讓殖民地人民團結起來共同對抗英國政府。一次又一次的小型衝突進而引發了美國獨立革命。波士頓慘案更進一步激勵、鼓舞了殖民地人民追求美國獨立的慾望。而那些死去的人民，也成為自由烈士的代表。你還知道有什麼重大的歷史事件是因為小事件而引發的嗎？
Conflicts between the British and the colonists had been on the rise because the British government had been trying to increase control over the colonies and raise taxes at the same time. The event in Boston helped to unite the colonies against Britain. What started as a minor fight became a turning point in the beginnings of the American Revolution. The Boston Massacre helped spark the colonists' desire for American independence, while the dead rioters became martyrs for liberty. Can you think of other major events in history that began with a small incident?
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