A persistent source of tensions between Bostonians and British soldiers leading up to the Boston Massacre was __________.

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The competition between British troops and Bostonians over jobs was a significant source of tension. British soldiers, when off-duty, often sought work in the local economy, directly competing with the townspeople for jobs, which exacerbated economic and social tensions leading up to the Boston Massacre.

A Persistent Source of Tensions Between Bostonians and British Soldiers