Boston Massacre and Colonial Reactions Quiz

What event occurred on March 5, 1770, in Boston?

• A peaceful protest
• The Boston Tea Party
• Signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Massacre

What did colonists throw at British soldiers during the Boston Massacre?

• Food
• Snowballs and rocks
• Fireworks
• Bottles

How did John Adams contribute after the Boston Massacre?

• He defended the British soldiers in court

• He led the protest

• He was a soldier
• He wrote a letter to King George III

What was the outcome of the trial for the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre?

• All were found guilty
• Six soldiers were found not guilty
• They were sent back to England
• They were executed

Why were tensions rising between the American Colonies and England before the Boston Massacre?

• Colonists were happy with British rule
• Soldiers were stationed in Boston causing conflicts
• Trade was going smoothly
• The colonies had full representation in Parliament

What actions did colonists take against British soldiers during the Boston Massacre?

• Threw snowballs, Rocks, sticks

• They protested peacefully

• Surrendered immediately
• Invited soldiers to dinner

Who defended the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre?

• George Washington
• Sam Adams
• John Adams
• Patrick Henry

What was the primary purpose of the Tea Act of 1773?

• To punish colonists
• To help the East India Company get out of debt
• To increase taxes
• To stop colonial trade

How did the East India Company become financially troubled?

• War expenses
• High taxes
• 18 million pounds of unsold tea
• Colonial boycotts

What unique monopoly did England grant the East India Company?

• Shipping rights
• Tea sales; they were the only ones allowed to sell their tea
• Land ownership
• Military control