WorksheetsBoston Massacre
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
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..
What event is depicted in this image?
Boston Tea Party
Battle of Lexington
Siege of Boston Harbor
Boston Massacre
Boston Massacre 1770
The Boston Massacre was a peaceful protest against British rule.
The Boston Massacre occurred in 1775 and involved no fatalities.
The Boston Massacre was a confrontation in 1770 where British soldiers killed five colonists.
The Boston Massacre was a naval battle between the British and the French.
What was the main reason for the tension between the colonists and British soldiers that led to the Boston Massacre?
A) Disputes over land ownership
B) High taxes imposed by the British
C) Religious differences
D) Competition for jobs
Who was the first person killed in the Boston Massacre, often considered the first martyr of the American Revolution?
A) Samuel Adams
B) Crispus Attucks
C) Paul Revere
D) John Adams
Which event directly followed the Boston Massacre and helped to spread anti-British sentiment among the colonies?
A) The Boston Tea Party
B) The signing of the Declaration of Independence
C) The publication of Paul Revere's engraving
D) The Battle of Bunker Hill
