The Boston Massacre occurred in the year 1770, specifically on March 5. This event involved a confrontation between British soldiers and a crowd of colonists in Boston, fueled by rising tensions due to British taxation and military presence. As the situation escalated, soldiers opened fire on the crowd, resulting in the deaths of five colonists, including Crispus Attucks. The incident was highly publicized and effectively used as propaganda by patriot leaders like Samuel Adams to galvanize anti-British sentiment. The Boston Massacre served as a catalyst for the American Revolution, symbolizing colonial resistance against British oppression and the struggle for independence.