Boston Massacre and Colonial Resistance

These flashcards cover key events, figures, and outcomes related to the Boston Massacre and the colonial resistance leading up to the American Revolution.

What event sparked the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770?

A crowd began hurling rocks and snowballs at a British soldier on guard duty.

What was the consequence of the British troops firing into the crowd during the Boston Massacre?

Five colonists were killed and six were wounded.

Who was the British officer that took command during the Boston Massacre?

Captain Thomas Preston.

What order did Captain Thomas Preston give to the soldiers during the Boston Massacre?

To drive the attackers back with fixed bayonets.

What led to the partial repeal of the Townshend taxes?

Lord Frederick North, the Prime Minister of Great Britain, hoped to divide the colonists' resistance.

What was John Adams' role in the trial of the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre?

He agreed to serve as one of the defense attorneys for the soldiers.

What punishment did the two soldiers found guilty of manslaughter receive?

Their thumbs were branded with the letter 'M' for manslaughter.

What happened to the Quartering Act of 1765 by 1770?

It quietly expired without a call for its renewal in parliament.

How did the importation of British goods change after 1770?

The importation of British goods, other than tea, skyrocketed.

What was the public perception of the British troops following the Boston Massacre?

They were seen as oppressors, being pelted with various objects by the colonists.