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What was Captain Thomas Preston's role in the British army?
What was Captain Thomas Preston's role in the British army?
Captain Thomas Preston was an officer in the British army.
What did a British tax collector bring to London from Boston?
What did a British tax collector bring to London from Boston?
A British tax collector brought this account to London on a ship that left Boston on March 16, 1770.
Where did the crowd gather and threaten the soldier?
Where did the crowd gather and threaten the soldier?
The crowd gathered at the Custom House where the king's money is kept and threatened the soldier.
Why did Captain Thomas Preston send an officer and 12 men?
Why did Captain Thomas Preston send an officer and 12 men?
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What did Captain Thomas Preston fear might happen to the officer and soldiers?
What did Captain Thomas Preston fear might happen to the officer and soldiers?
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