Boston Massacre

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

• They threw snowballs, stones, and sticks at the soldiers.

• They invited the soldiers for a peaceful discussion.

• They ignored the soldiers and went about their business.

• They offered food and drinks to the soldiers.

How did Captain Thomas Preston try to handle the situation with the mob?

• He ordered his men to fire into the crowd.

• He attempted to calm the mob and prevent violence.

• He retreated and left the soldiers to handle the situation.

• He called for reinforcements to disperse the mob.

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.

What legislative action did Parliament take following the Boston Massacre?

• Repeal of the Townshend Acts

• Enactment of the Intolerable Acts

• Passage of the Stamp Act

• Implementation of the Tea Act

How did the Boston Massacre affect American merchants and the push for independence?

• It led to increased trade restrictions on American merchants.

• It united American merchants in opposition to British policies.

• It caused American merchants to support British rule.

• It had no significant impact on American merchants.

Who was the redcoat captain?

• Hugh White

• John Goldfinch

• Hugh Montgomery

• Thomas Preston

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

The name Boston Massacre was given to the events of March 5, 1770 in order to....

• take away colonists' land

• require that colonists pay taxes

• stir up anti-British sentiments

• forced colonist to work for the government