Boston Massacre 1770: Lead Up to American Revolution
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What was the primary reason for the British government to send troops to Boston?

  • To help the colonists establish their own government
  • To enforce tax laws (correct)
  • To protect the colonists from Indian attacks
  • To settle border disputes between colonies
  • How did the colonists initially react to the British troops in Boston?

  • They started a peaceful protest
  • They began yelling at the troops and throwing things at them (correct)
  • They started a boycott of British goods
  • They welcomed them with open arms
  • What was the outcome of the Boston Massacre?

  • The British troops were forced to leave Boston
  • The colonists were given representation in the British government
  • 5 colonists were killed (correct)
  • The taxes were repealed
  • What was the main reason for the British government to impose taxes on the colonies?

    <p>To pay for the war debt accumulated by Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Boston Massacre a precursor to?

    <p>The American Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many colonists were wounded in the Boston Massacre?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did John Adams serve as a lawyer for the British soldiers?

    <p>He felt an obligation to give the soldiers a proper defense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Captain Preston's trial?

    <p>He was found not guilty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Paul Revere's engraving, 'The Bloody Massacre'?

    <p>To make colonists angry at the British and join the Patriot cause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event occurred on December 16, 1773, as a result of the propaganda campaign?

    <p>The Boston Tea Party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the British feel justified in taxing the colonists after the French and Indian War?

    <p>The British had defended the colonies in the war and felt they deserved repayment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason why the colonists were angry with the British Parliament?

    <p>The British Parliament had no representation from the colonies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the effect of the Declaratory Act on the colonists?

    <p>The colonists were worried about future acts that could be passed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Townshend Acts?

    <p>The colonists were taxed on imported goods such as glass, lead, and tea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event occurred on March 5, 1770, which was a major contributor to the American Revolution?

    <p>The Boston Massacre.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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