The Boston Massacre Quiz

What event took place on March 5th, 1770, that became a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the Revolutionary War?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Boston Massacre

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Lexington

What was the common rallying cry of the American colonists in response to the taxes imposed by the British?

• No Taxation without Participation

• No Taxation with Participation

• No Taxation with Representation

• No Taxation without Representation

What was the occupation of the city of Boston by British soldiers intended to achieve?

• To provide assistance to the American colonies

• To exert control over the American colonies

• To improve relations with the American colonies

• To negotiate with the American colonies

Who was the patriot that agreed to defend the British soldiers in court after the Boston Massacre?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

What was the verdict for the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre?

• Four found guilty of manslaughter, four found not guilty

• All found guilty of murder

• All found not guilty

• Two found guilty of manslaughter, six found not guilty