Boston Massacre

Who was the British captain at the Boston Massacre?

• Thomas Preston

• Crispus Attucks

• Thomas Hutchinson

• Paul Revere

Who was the first man killed at the Boston Massacre?

• Crispus Attucks

• Hugh Montgomery

• Thomas Hutchingson

• John Adams

The Colonists of Boston were upset with the British because of...

• The Townshend Acts

• The increased presence of soldiers

• Constant confrontation between the colonists and the British soldiers

• All of the above

What were colonists who did not want to go to war with Britain called?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Peasants

• Loonies

What were American colonists that wanted to rebel against the king of Britain called?

• Patriots

• Loonies

• Loyalists

• Peasants

What building were the protestors gathered in front of when they began to taunt the British soldiers prior to the Boston Massacre?

• Customs House

• Capital Building

• Liberty Bell House

• British Tea Emporium

What action by the protestors increased tensions prior to the Boston Massacre?

• The throwing of snowballs and objects

• Throwing rotten vegetables

• Throwing pies

• Dumping tea into the harbor

Who created a famous picture depicting the Boston Massacre that was used as propaganda by the Sons of Liberty to increase support for independence?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Paul Revere

• Benjamin Franklin

Who was the famous founding father who defended the British soldiers during their trial for their actions in the Boston Massacre?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• John Hancock

• Paul Revere

What annual event was celebrated by Patriots to commemorate the events of the Boston Massacre to encourage revolution?

• Massacre Day

• Patriot Day

• Boston Memorial Day

• Customs Day