Boston Massacre Webquest

Why did the author claim that keeping a standing army in Boston was illegal?

Because the British were living in people's houses and negatively affecting the economy by causing people to avoid shopping.

Who initiated the violence according to the account?

The British initiated the violence.

According to Captain Preston, who initiated the violence in front of the Customs House?

The colonists initiated the violence.

What weapons were used during the violence in front of the Customs House according to Captain Preston?

The colonists used clubs and snowballs filled with rocks.

How many colonists were in the mob according to Preston?

100 people were in the mob.

What was John Adams' stance on the execution of the soldiers?

He believed that executing the soldiers would be as foul a stain upon the country as the executions of Quakers or Witches.

What did John Adams mean by his statement regarding the soldiers' execution?

If the soldiers were killed, it would make the colonists no better than those who unjustly killed witches.

Describe the images and techniques Paul Revere used in his depiction of the Boston Massacre.

The image depicted British soldiers shooting unarmed colonists, showing confusion among the people and adding excessive blood to evoke emotions against the British.