The Boston Massacre is one of the best known events in American history, yet many of the facts surrounding that fateful day in March 1770 are misunderstood. Did British soldiers mercilessly shoot unarmed civilians, or were the soldiers merely protecting themselves? Why were British troops in Boston in the first place? What led to the fatal confrontation between soldiers and civilians? Students will learn the answers to these questions and more when they explore this unique collection of historical documents. (9 items).