Boston Massacre to Tea Party

What sparked the anger of all colonists towards the British?

• The Boston Massacre

• The fight between colonists and soldiers

• The unfair taxes

• The accidental shooting of Christopher Seider

Who was guarding the King's money during the Boston Massacre?

• Captain Thomas Preston

• Private Hugh White

• Paul Revere

• John Adams

What did the angry colonists throw at Private Hugh White?

• Snowballs, ice, and rocks

• Bullets

• Books and papers

• Food and drinks

Who came with more soldiers to protect the money during the Boston Massacre?

• Captain Thomas Preston

• Private Hugh White

• Paul Revere

• John Adams

Who made a picture portraying the British soldiers as bad guys?

• Captain Thomas Preston

• Private Hugh White

• Paul Revere

• John Adams

Who defended the soldiers in court during the trial?

• Captain Thomas Preston

• Private Hugh White

• Paul Revere

• John Adams

What was the verdict for Captain Thomas Preston and the other soldiers?

• Not guilty of murder

• Guilty of manslaughter

• Guilty of murder

• Innocent

What effect did the Boston Massacre have on the relationship between Britain and the colonists?

• Improved the relationship

• No effect

• Made the colonists want to fight for their independence

• Made the colonists want to pay more taxes

Who wanted the soldiers to have a fair trial?

• Captain Thomas Preston

• Private Hugh White

• Paul Revere

• John Adams

Why did Paul Revere misrepresent the events of the Boston Massacre?

• He was a patriot that wanted to stir support for independence and get more colonists against the British.

• He wanted the soldiers to look guilty so they would be kicked out of the colonies.

• He was misinformed about the event he did not know he was wrong.

• He wanted the colonists to look guilty.