After the Boston Tea Party, British soldiers were often referred to as "lobsterbacks" by colonists, a derogatory term derived from their red uniforms that resembled the color of lobsters. Additionally, they were sometimes called "regulars" or "redcoats." The presence of these soldiers in private homes was a source of tension and resentment, leading to increased conflict between the colonists and British authorities.
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