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Paul Revere wrote the poem which tells about the massacre from a patriot's point of view. The victims are listed below the poem. Most historians agree that the Boston Massacre was a milestone in America's road to independence. Paul Revere's print became popular and "the first powerful influence in forming an outspoken anti-British public opinion," one which the revolutionary leaders had almost lost hope of achieving. This engraving is considered to be probably the most effective piece of war propaganda in American history.
Paul Revere wrote the poem which tells about the massacre from a patriot's point of view. The victims are listed below the poem. Most historians agree that the Boston Massacre was a milestone in America's road to independence. Paul Revere's print became popular and "the first powerful influence in forming an outspoken anti-British public opinion," one which the revolutionary leaders had almost lost hope of achieving. This engraving is considered to be probably the most effective piece of war propaganda in American history.