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Boston Massacre Worksheet

A Grade 5 social studies worksheet focusing on the Boston Massacre, its causes, key figures, and impact.

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Boston Massacre Worksheet

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.

1. What year did the Boston Massacre take place?

a

1765

b

1770

c

1773

d

1776

2. What was one of the main causes of tension leading to the Boston Massacre?

a

The Boston Tea Party

b

British soldiers occupying Boston

c

The Declaration of Independence

d

The French and Indian War

1. The Boston Massacre was an event where British soldiers fired into a crowd of unarmed colonists.

T

True

F

False

2. Crispus Attucks was the only person killed during the Boston Massacre.

T

True

F

False

1. The Boston Massacre happened on King Street in  .

2. A famous engraving of the Boston Massacre was created by  .

1. Why was the Boston Massacre an important event leading up to the American Revolution?

2. Describe the role of British soldiers in Boston before the Massacre.