The Boston Massacre

When did the Boston Massacre occur?

• April 15, 1770

• June 20, 1770

• March 5, 1770

• May 10, 1770

What was the main reason for the Boston Massacre?

• British soldiers opened fire on colonists

• Colonists attacked the British soldiers

• A fire broke out in Boston

• A dispute over land ownership

Which acts imposed taxes on tea, glass, paper, paint, and lead?

• Stamp Act

• Townshend Acts

• Navigation Acts

• Intolerable Acts

Who was the British officer in charge during the Boston Massacre?

• Captain Thomas Preston

• General Thomas Gage

• Major John Pitcairn

• Colonel William Howe

How many colonists died as a result of the Boston Massacre?

• Seven

• Five

• Ten

• Three

Who defended the British soldiers in their trial?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What was the outcome of the trial for the British soldiers?

• All were found guilty

• Four were found guilty, four were acquitted

• Six were found not-guilty, two guilty of manslaughter

• All were acquitted

Which group used the Boston Massacre as a rallying cry?

• Sons of Liberty

• Daughters of the American Revolution

• British Parliament

• Loyalists

What did the British call the Boston Massacre?

• Boston Riot

• Incident on King Street

• King Street Conflict

• Colonial Uprising

Who was one of the victims of the Boston Massacre?

• Paul Revere

• John Hancock

• Crispus Attucks

• Samuel Adams