This region had been under the control of spanish speaking people since europeans arrived in california, first under control of the spanish empire before being passed down to mexican control after a successful campaign for independence.

How did the boston massacre contribute to the writing of the declaration of independence? a. many colonists began to see the british government as a source of protection. b. many colonists began to see the british government as a supporter of free speech. c. many colonists began to oppose the british government's building of forts on the frontier. d. many colonists began to fear the british government's harsh actions toward the colonies.