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What were the colonists' reactions to the Townshend Acts?
What were the colonists' reactions to the Townshend Acts?
- They ignored the laws and the British soldiers
- They asked the British government to repeal the laws
- They opposed them through boycotts and protests (correct)
- They supported the laws and British soldiers
Why were British troops brought to Boston?
Why were British troops brought to Boston?
- To enforce the Townshend Acts on their own
- To fight against the colonists
- To protect the colonists from other colonies
- To help 'keep the peace' between the colonists and British officials (correct)
What did the colonists call the British soldiers?
What did the colonists call the British soldiers?
- Patriots
- American Soldiers
- Lobsters or Redcoats (correct)
- British Officials
What happened to Private Montgomery during the incident on King Street?
What happened to Private Montgomery during the incident on King Street?
What was the result of the shooting on King Street?
What was the result of the shooting on King Street?
What did Governor Thomas Hutchinson do after the shooting?
What did Governor Thomas Hutchinson do after the shooting?
How many British soldiers were arrested and put on trial?
How many British soldiers were arrested and put on trial?
Why did John Adams agree to defend the British soldiers?
Why did John Adams agree to defend the British soldiers?
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Colonists' reaction to Townshend Acts
Colonists' reaction to Townshend Acts
Boycotts and protests against the acts.
British troops in Boston
British troops in Boston
Sent to maintain order between colonists and British officials.
Colonists' nickname for British soldiers
Colonists' nickname for British soldiers
Lobster or Redcoat.
Private Montgomery's fate
Private Montgomery's fate
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King Street shooting deaths
King Street shooting deaths
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Governor Hutchinson's action
Governor Hutchinson's action
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British soldiers arrested
British soldiers arrested
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John Adams' defense
John Adams' defense
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Reason for John Adams' defense
Reason for John Adams' defense
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Colonists' opposition to the Townshend Act
Colonists' opposition to the Townshend Act
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Study Notes
The Colonists' Opposition to the Townshend Acts
- Colonists opposed the Townshend Acts through boycotts and protests, feeling they were unfair and resenting the British soldiers sent to enforce them.
- British troops were brought to Boston to maintain peace between colonists and British officials, but their presence only increased tensions.
The Boston Massacre
- On March 5, 1770, an argument between colonists and British Private Hugh White on King Street in Boston escalated into a confrontation.
- Colonists yelled at White, threw sticks and snowballs, and taunted him, eventually gathering a crowd of over 50 people.
- Captain Thomas Preston sent British soldiers to restore order, but their arrival with bayonets only enraged the colonists.
- When an object from the crowd struck Private Montgomery, his gun fired, and after a moment of stunned silence, the soldiers fired into the crowd.
- Three colonists died immediately, and two more died later.
Aftermath of the Boston Massacre
- Governor Thomas Hutchinson dispersed the crowd, promising an investigation into the incident.
- Eight British soldiers were arrested and put on trial, but struggled to find a lawyer to defend them.
- John Adams, a Patriot, agreed to defend them, arguing that they had the right to defend themselves.
- Six of the soldiers were found not guilty.
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Learn about the colonists' opposition to the Townshend Acts through boycotts and protests, and how British troops were sent to Boston to maintain order. Test your knowledge of this pivotal moment in American history.
