THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
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The incident was started by the colonists.
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The label “Boston Massacre” is inaccurate.
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The colonists acted in self-defense.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The event in Boston helped to unite the colonies against Britain. What started as a minor fight became a turning point in the beginnings of the American Revolution. The Boston Massacre helped spark the colonists’ desire for American independence, while the dead rioters became martyrs for liberty.
Detailed explanation-2: -Boston townspeople attacked British soldiers, who shot five colonists. Which of the following is a true statement about the Boston Massacre? It led to the repeal of the Stamp Act.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Boston Massacre led colonists to call for a stronger boycott of British goods. Some colonists continued to call for resistance to British rule.
Detailed explanation-4: -What was the result of the Boston Massacre trial? All but two of the soldiers were acquitted.