Boston Massacre Quiz

Boston Massacre Quiz

6th - 8th Grade

10 Qs

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Boston Massacre Quiz

Boston Massacre Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

History

6th - 8th Grade

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Created by

REBECCA STUBBS

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the causes of the Boston Massacre?

High taxes imposed by the American colonists, disagreement over trade regulations, and disputes over land ownership.

Lack of communication between British soldiers and American colonists, cultural differences, and religious conflicts.

The presence of French spies in Boston, economic instability, and political rivalries between American colonists.

Tensions between British soldiers and American colonists, resentment towards British taxation, and the presence of British troops in Boston.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which year did the Boston Massacre occur?

1800

1783

1765

1770

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first person killed in the Boston Massacre?

Samuel Adams

John Adams

Paul Revere

Crispus Attucks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the events that led to the Boston Massacre?

The French and Indian War

Escalating tensions between British soldiers and American colonists

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

The Boston Tea Party

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of Crispus Attucks in the Boston Massacre?

Crispus Attucks was a British soldier involved in the Boston Massacre.

Crispus Attucks was a bystander who witnessed the Boston Massacre.

Crispus Attucks was a leader of the British forces during the Boston Massacre.

Crispus Attucks was the first person killed in the Boston Massacre.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many British soldiers were put on trial for the Boston Massacre?

8

10

5

2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who defended the British soldiers during their trial?

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

Benjamin Franklin

John Adams

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