5 Questions
What was Captain Thomas Preston's role in the British army?
Captain Thomas Preston was an officer in the British army.
What did a British tax collector bring to London from Boston?
A British tax collector brought this account to London on a ship that left Boston on March 16, 1770.
Where did the crowd gather and threaten the soldier?
The crowd gathered at the Custom House where the king's money is kept and threatened the soldier.
Why did Captain Thomas Preston send an officer and 12 men?
Captain Thomas Preston sent an officer and 12 men to protect both the soldier and the king's money.
What did Captain Thomas Preston fear might happen to the officer and soldiers?
Captain Thomas Preston feared that the officer and soldiers might be provoked by the insults of the rioters.
Test your knowledge on the Boston Massacre and its historical significance with this quiz! Explore the events leading up to the massacre, the involvement of Captain Thomas Preston, and the impact it had on the American Revolution.
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