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please explain this to a person who does not live in USA or england as the red uniforms seem english but im guessing it refers to america given the american unrest
This is a battle in the American revolution when the U.S. split from England. The red coats are indeed English.
No. It's the Boston Massacre.
Thank you! I wasn't quite sure what event was referenced in the painting.