Causes
Who aggravated who first at the House of Commons?
Colonists/Patriots
What happened the day after the Boston Massacre?
Trial in Court
Which of the three versions of the Boston Massacre is the most popular? who painted it?
Paul R
When did the Boston Massacre occur?
It occured on March 5, 1770
Who was the first person who died in the Boston Massacre?
It was Crispus Attucks.
What started this all?
Taxes
How many people died in the Boston Massacre?
5 People!
Bonus Points!
Bonus Points!
Where did the Boston Massacre occur?
It occured in front of the Customs House on King Street.
Name of people against the British?
Patriots
What BIG event did the Boston Massacre cause?
P.R.
What is the Kings Court house used for?
Keeping the Kings money!
Name of people on the side of the British?
Loyalists
List three examples of items taxed?
Paper Products, Tea, Sugar, Dice
What did the Boston Massacre cause colonists to start feeling?
Who said this in his Testimony "
whereupon I heard a musket go off, and in the space of two or three seconds, I heard the word “Fire” given, but by whom I do not know, and instantly the soldiers fired one after another."
William Tant
What war made the British get into debt?
The French and Indian War
Why did Crispus Attucks have no one to carry his casket at his funeral?
Him/His family were enslaved
What group of people was the Proclamation line of 1763 created to protect colonists from?
Native Americans ( even though it was their land! )
What did the British say they would use the money collected from taxes for? (give two reasons for full points)
1. Protecting trade in the sea ( pirates!)
2. Protecting the lands from Native Americans
3. Defending from international conflicts (Like the French)
Why do you think P.R. would draw an image with caskets and initials on them?
To get public opinion on the side of the patriots! Get people to hate the British!
Which famous patriot was the lawyer for the British soldiers?
John Adams
Who said this "He said if you swear that you will ruin me everlastingly."
Thomas Preston