Question

what act by custom officers began a series of events that led to the boston massacre

Answer 1

The Townshend Acts, a series of acts passed, beginning in 1767 were the acts that eventually led to the Boston Massacre. Anger over the Townshend Acts led to the occupation of Boston by British troops in 1768, which eventually resulted in the Boston Massacre of 1770.

Answer 2

He forgot one minor detail. Apparently Someone threw a rock at the British soldiers, while a peaceful protest was going on, leading to the soldiers opening fire. killing I believe three men "massacre" my retrice