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Who defended the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre?
Who defended the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre?
John Adams was proud of his decision to defend the British soldiers.
John Adams was proud of his decision to defend the British soldiers.
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What were the outcomes of the trial for the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre?
What were the outcomes of the trial for the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre?
Six soldiers were found not guilty, and two were found guilty of manslaughter.
Paul Revere’s engraving aimed to remind colonists of British __________.
Paul Revere’s engraving aimed to remind colonists of British __________.
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Match the following individuals with their roles related to the Boston Massacre.
Match the following individuals with their roles related to the Boston Massacre.
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What was the primary argument that John Adams presented in the murder trial?
What was the primary argument that John Adams presented in the murder trial?
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The Boston Massacre sparked immediate protests against Great Britain.
The Boston Massacre sparked immediate protests against Great Britain.
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What incident is referred to as the Boston Massacre?
What incident is referred to as the Boston Massacre?
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The British troops were allowed to fire on colonists during the Boston Massacre.
The British troops were allowed to fire on colonists during the Boston Massacre.
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Who was the first person to die during the Boston Massacre?
Who was the first person to die during the Boston Massacre?
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The British soldiers were often mocked by the colonists and called __________.
The British soldiers were often mocked by the colonists and called __________.
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Match the figures with their roles in the events of the Boston Massacre:
Match the figures with their roles in the events of the Boston Massacre:
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What was a significant outcome of the Boston Massacre for the Patriots?
What was a significant outcome of the Boston Massacre for the Patriots?
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Loyalists believed that British troops were necessary to control the Patriots.
Loyalists believed that British troops were necessary to control the Patriots.
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The soldiers opened fire after being confronted by a __________ mob.
The soldiers opened fire after being confronted by a __________ mob.
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Study Notes
The Boston Massacre
- The Boston Massacre occurred on March 5, 1770, and was a fight between British soldiers and colonists in Boston.
- The incident resulted in the death of five colonists and injuries to others.
- The British government had sent troops to Boston in 1768 to maintain order, but the presence of the soldiers was resented by the colonists.
- The event started with a mob taunting and throwing objects at British soldiers guarding the Boston Customs House.
- The soldiers, overwhelmed by the mob, opened fire, killing Crispus Attucks, a black man, and other colonists.
- Samuel Adams used the incident to incite anti-British sentiment by calling it a "horrid massacre" and commissioning Paul Revere to create an engraving depicting the event.
- Paul Revere's engraving, which showed soldiers firing at unarmed colonists, fueled the Patriot cause and solidified their belief that British troops should be removed from the colonies.
- Loyalists believed that the incident justified the need for British troops to control the Patriots.
- John Adams, a Patriot lawyer, defended the British soldiers in court, arguing they acted in self-defense.
- Six soldiers were acquitted, while two were found guilty of manslaughter.
- John Adams's defense of the soldiers, despite the potential consequences, highlighted his commitment to the right to a fair trial for everyone.
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Test your knowledge on the Boston Massacre, an event that escalated tensions between British soldiers and American colonists in 1770. This quiz covers the causes, key figures, and the impact of this incident on the American Revolution. Discover how this tragic event fueled anti-British sentiment among the colonists.
