This incident was spawned by an altercation between young apprentice Edward Garrick and Private Hugh White, which attracted crowds on both sides. Captain Thomas Preston, who was defended in court by Josiah Quincy and John Adams, was acquitted of murder charges for his role as leader of the soldiers 
This incident was spawned by an altercation between young apprentice Edward Garrick and Private Hugh White, which attracted crowds on both sides. Captain Thomas Preston, who was defended in court by Josiah Quincy and John Adams, was acquitted of murder charges for his role as leader of the soldiers involved in this incident, which left five men dead, including Crispus Attucks. For 10 points, name this 1770 event where Redcoats fired upon locals in a Massachusetts city.
This incident was spawned by an altercation between young apprentice Edward Garrick and Private Hugh White, which attracted crowds on both sides.
{Boston Massacre}