History Quiz on the Boston Massacre and Related Events

What were the causes of the Boston Massacre?

• Tensions between American colonists and British soldiers

• Disputes over land ownership

• Conflicts with Native Americans

• Trade disagreements with France

When did the Boston Massacre occur?

• March 5, 1770

• July 4, 1776

• December 16, 1773

• April 19, 1775

What event involved the dumping of tea into Boston Harbor?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Boston Massacre

• The Intolerable Acts

• The Stamp Act

What was the main opposition during the Boston Tea Party?

• Taxation without representation

• Lack of religious freedom

• Military occupation

• Trade restrictions

Who were the first people to come to the new world called?

• Cave people

• Settlers

• Pilgrims

• Explorers

What is one of the three most common reasons for war?

• Religion

• Technology

• Language

• Climate

What is another common reason for war besides religion?

• Land

• Fashion

• Art

• Music

What is the third common reason for war mentioned?

• Resources

• Culture

• Education

• Sports

What was the result of tensions between American colonists and British soldiers?

• The Revolutionary War

• The French and Indian War

• The War of 1812

• The Civil War

How many colonists were killed during the Boston Massacre?

• Five

• Ten

• Three

• Seven