USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Six of the soldiers were acquitted; the other two were convicted of manslaughter and given reduced sentences. The two found guilty of manslaughter were sentenced to branding on their hand.

Detailed explanation-2: -Later, two of the British soldiers were found guilty of manslaughter. The Boston Massacre was a signal event leading to the Revolutionary War. It led directly to the Royal Governor evacuating the occupying army from the town of Boston. It would soon bring the revolution to armed rebellion throughout the colonies.

Detailed explanation-3: -Of the British soldiers tried in October 1770, the jury convicted only Montgomery and one other soldier, Matthew Killroy. Both were found guilty of manslaughter.