Historical Events
What event occurred on March 5, 1770?
The Boston Massacre
Who was Crispus Attucks?
He was a man who was killed during the Boston Massacre, and of african and indian american ethnicity
What act required colonists to pay taxes on printed materials?
The Stamp Act
What was the verdict for Captain Preston and six soldiers?
Captain Preston and six soldiers were found not guilty; two were convicted of hurting people.
What does "No Taxation without Representation" mean?
No say, It means that the colonists should not be taxed without having representatives in Parliament.
What did the crowd throw at the British soldiers?
Snowballs, and sharp Ice, and even oyster shells.
Who defended the British soldiers during their trial?
John Adams
What was the purpose of the British troops being sent to the colonies?
enforce the laws and taxes
What happened to John Adams' legal reputation after the trial?
His reputation improved as a fair lawyer, despite the backlash he faced.
Name a few colonies (3)
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Why were the British soldiers in Boston?
The British soldiers were sent to enforce laws and protect officials.
Who was Captain Thomas Preston?
He was the British officer in charge of the soldiers involved in the incident.
What was the Stamp Act?
Required colonists to pay taxes on printed material
How did the Boston Massacre affect colonial sentiment?
It united many colonists against British rule and policies.
What does "self-defense" mean?
To protect yourself.
What was the outcome of the trial for the soldiers?
Some soldiers were found not guilty, and others were guilty of a lesser crime.
What role did Paul Revere play in the aftermath?
He created a picture that represented what "happened" at the boston massacre. He made a famous picture about the Boston Massacre.
How did the British government view the colonists' protests?
They saw them as spoiled and ungrateful.
What did the colonists demand after the Boston Massacre?
A fair inquiry and trial for the soldiers involved in the Massacre.
What is a "propaganda war"?
A competition of ideas and influence about the events and their interpretations.
How did the Boston Massacre influence the American Revolution?
It helped the colonists decided to push for their independence from British rules, contributing to the American Revolution.
What was important about the trial of the soldiers?
Since no one really yelled the order to "fire," they are figuring out whether or not the soldiers attacked on their own.
What major war had been fought before the Boston Massacre?
seven years war/ French and indian war
Who was the governor during the Boston Massacre?
The governor during the Boston Massacre was Governor Thomas Hutchinson.
What is "Fairness"?
Impartiality means treating all rivals or disputants equally; fairness.