The Boston Massacre

When did the Boston Massacre occur?

• March 5, 1770

• April 19, 1775

• July 4, 1776

• September 3, 1783

Who engraved the famous image of the Boston Massacre?

• Paul Revere

• John Adams

• Thomas Hutchinson

• Hugh White

Why were British troops brought to Boston?

• To enforce the Townshend Acts

• To support the colonists' protests

• To maintain peace between the colonists and British officials

• To fight against the Patriots

What did the colonists call the British soldiers?

• Lobsters

• Redcoats

• Patriots

• Rebels

What happened on King Street in Boston on March 5, 1770?

• A fight broke out between colonists and British soldiers

• A protest against the Townshend Acts took place

• The Boston Tea Party occurred

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Who ordered the British soldiers not to fire unless instructed?

• Captain Thomas Preston

• Governor Thomas Hutchinson

• Paul Revere

• John Adams

How many colonists died immediately as a result of the shooting?

• Three

• Two

• Six

• None

Who defended the British soldiers during their trial?

• John Adams

• Paul Revere

• Thomas Hutchinson

• Hugh White

How many of the soldiers were found not guilty?

• Six

• Eight

• Two

• None

Who promised to look into the Boston Massacre properly?

• Governor Thomas Hutchinson

• Captain Thomas Preston

• John Adams

• Paul Revere