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What year did the Boston Massacre occu?
1770
Why did the colonists attack the red coats?
Because they were taking their jobs.
Who was Thomas Preston?
A British Military Officer
True of False, no one died in the massacre?
Fales
How many soldiers were there in the Massacre?
8
Why did the red coats shoot?
The protesters were more violent, throwing and jeering at them.
Who demanded Thomas Hutchinson to arrest the soldiers who were involved in the event?
Samuel Adams
Was Captain Preston sent to jail?
No
How many people died in the Boston Massacre?
5 people
How did the colonists feel during the event?
Full of anger
Who was the first person to die in the Boston Massacre!
Crispus Attucks
Did Captain Preston tell them to fire?
No he didn’t.
How many angry colonists were there?
300-400
What did the colonists use to attack the red coats?
Riffles, rocks, and throwing objects they could fine.
Who gave the name “Boston Massacre” to this event?
Paul Revere
Was it morning or night with it all occurred?
Night
How long did the massacre last?
2 minutes
What happened after the massacre?
Two soldiers were found guilty of manslaughter
Who yelled fire?
No one knows
How was Christopher Seider when he died during the massacre?
11 years old