The Boston Massacre: A Turning Point
Explore the causes, events, and impact of the Boston Massacre with this engaging worksheet for 7th graders.
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The Boston Massacre: A Turning Point
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to recall information about the Boston Massacre and its historical context.
1. What year did the Boston Massacre occur?
1765
1770
1773
1775
2. Who was the first person killed in the Boston Massacre?
Paul Revere
Crispus Attucks
John Adams
Samuel Adams
3. The Boston Massacre occurred on March 5, .
4. British soldiers were stationed in Boston to enforce the Acts.
5. The engraving of the Boston Massacre by Revere was used as propaganda.
6. The Boston Massacre was a planned attack by the British soldiers on innocent colonists.
True
False
7. John Adams successfully defended the British soldiers in court after the Boston Massacre.
True
False
8. Describe two causes that led to the Boston Massacre.
9. Analyze the image below, which depicts the Boston Massacre. What details suggest a particular point of view, and how might this image have influenced public opinion?
