The Boston Massacre Quiz

What event took a dramatic turn on March 5th, 1770?

• The French and Indian War

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Massacre

• The Boston Tea Party

What did the British officer claim about the colonists?

• They were seeking independence

• They had a malicious temper

• They were loyal to the British crown

• They were peaceful

What was the common rallying cry of the American colonists?

• No taxation with representation

• No representation without taxation

• No representation without taxation

• No taxation without representation

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

• Exert control over the American colonies

• Improve trade relations with the colonies

• Provide security for the colonists

• Promote peace and harmony

Who was the first man killed in the Boston Massacre?

• Thomas Preston

• John Adams

• Paul Revere

• Crispus Attucks

Who defended the British soldiers in court after the Boston Massacre?

• Crispus Attucks

• Thomas Preston

• John Adams

• Paul Revere

What did Paul Revere create after the Boston Massacre?

• A painting of the event

• An engraving of the fight

• A documentary film

• A sculpture of the soldiers

What did the Boston Massacre become a defining moment for?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The American Revolution

• The Civil Rights Movement