Question

Which event directly sparked the Boston massacre

Answer 1

The British taxation on Boston. Starting with the Stamp act and then with the Townshend act.

Answer 2

The tension produced by the military occupation of Boston, was increased after the firings of a group of soldiers against a group of nobles who were protesting against the rise of rates on the part of England.

The answer is: Because British soldiers fired on a crowed of troublemakers.