Editing Database: Boston leads the struggle

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From the [[Boston Massacre]] of 1770 to the [[Boston Tea Party|Boston Tea party]] and the [[Siege of Boston|Siege]] of 1775, [[Boston]] played a major role during the [[American Revolution]]. This should not be a surprise. With a deep-sea harbor and naturally sheltered terrain, Boston was a major economic center of the [[United States|American Colonies]]. This was based on trade and fishing activities under the leadership of a rich class of ship-owners and merchants. Starting during the 1760’s, restrictions on trade and enhanced taxation imposed by the [[United Kingdom|British Crown]] directly affected the local economy and helped precipitate the Revolution.