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The taxes were repealed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?

To pay for the war debt accumulated by Britain Signup and view all the answers

What was the Boston Massacre a precursor to?

The American Revolution Signup and view all the answers

How many colonists were wounded in the Boston Massacre?

6 Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What was the result of Captain Preston's trial?

He was found not guilty. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

The Boston Tea Party. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

The British Parliament had no representation from the colonies. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What was the result of the Townshend Acts?

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

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

The Boston Massacre. Signup and view all the answers

Boston Massacre 1770: Lead Up to American Revolution

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