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A mob of angry colonists arrived at the British soldiers post to protest peacefully. The colonists were defenseless and well dressed, upper class members of society . The British were led by Captain Preston, who stood behind the men. He ordered them to disperse. The soldiers calmly maintained their position and were armed with riffles. The colonists did not disperse so Preston gave the order to fire. The soldiers deliberately massacred the colonists and were pleased by their actions. 5 people died
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