The revolt that took place in 1770, resulting in the death of five colonists, is known as the Boston Massacre. On March 5 of that year, tensions between American colonists and British soldiers led to a confrontation in Boston. Citizens protested against British taxation and interference, which escalated into violence. British troops fired into the crowd, killing five individuals, including Crispus Attucks, a man of African descent and a former slave. The event ignited outrage among the colonists and was used as a propaganda tool by revolutionary leaders like Samuel Adams to rally support against British rule. The Boston Massacre became a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the American Revolution.