Boston Massacre

Which of the following was not USED in the Boston Massacre?

• chunks of ice

• bows and arrows

• muskets

• bayonets

Why were the British officials acquitted (judged to be not guilty) after the Boston Massacre? (Choose 2 answers)

• There was not enough evidence.

• They were defending themselves.

• The British agreed to repeal many of the hated taxes.

• The British hated the patriots.

An ​ (a)   between the British soldiers and the colonists happened in ​ (b)   where ​ (c)   citizens were killed.

• argument

• Boston

• five

What was the outcome of the trial for Captain Preston and his soldiers?

• Captain Preston and his soldiers were found guilty.

• Captain Preston was acquitted, but his soldiers were found guilty.

• Captain Preston and his soldiers were acquitted.

• Captain Preston was found guilty, but his soldiers were acquitted.

Who was the redcoat captain?

• Hugh White

• John Goldfinch

• Hugh Montgomery

• Thomas Preston

What event does this drawing show?

• Tarring and feathering

• Boston Tea Party

• Boston Massacre

• American Revolution

Where did the Boston Massacre occur? 

• Philadelphia

• New York City 

• Washington D.C.

• Boston

How many colonists died at the Boston Massacre?

• 500

• 100

• 5

• None

What was thrown at soldiers to start the Boston Massacre?

• Manure

• Snowballs

• Paper

• Hay

Which historically happened first: the Boston Tea Party or the Boston Massacre?

• Boston Tea Party

• Boston Massacre

• Both happened the same day: 1 in the morning and 1 that night..