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The Importance Of Living In Boston

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In 1770, Living in Boston was a rugged and hard life for the colonists. Jerry and Jim, who were best friends, were awfully foolish and clumsy. They always creeped down the streets with rocks and clubs. When the boys saw Bristish soldiers, they snuck upon them and beat the soldiers up. The colonists in Boston did not want war but the wicked boys were going to cause it. Bristish soldiers, who were sent to Boston, were making sure every on payed their taxes. The mischievous boys threw rocks at the soldiers. Jim was shot and killed over a rock fight, and the colonist rushed over to get him. The Bristish stood there and laughed rudley, because they killed a colonists, they killed a solider, and now they are even. The Bristish, who

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