Boston Massacre Flashcards
On what date did the Boston Massacre occur?
March 5, 1770.
Who was the British secretary of state for colonial and American matters during the escalation of tensions leading to the Boston Massacre?
Earl of Hillsborough.
What was the name of John Hancock’s ship?
The Liberty
Who was the governor of Massachusetts who requested British troops to enforce order in the ungovernable Boston?
Governor Francis Bernard.
What significant event occurred a few weeks before the Boston Massacre, involving the death of an eleven-year-old boy?
Riot and the funeral demonstration.
What British ship provided support to the American Board of Customs Commissioners in Boston?
HMS Romney.
Who was the Boston merchant and leading member of the Sons of Liberty whose ship, the Liberty, was seized by the British customs commissioners?
John Hancock.
How many civilians were killed in the Boston Massacre?
5
Who was the British MP who commented on the discovery of mutual mistrust between the Americans and the British following the Boston Massacre?
Edmund Burke.
What change in British government organization increased tension and contributed to the desire to punish Boston as an example to other colonies?
Creation of a secretary of state for colonial and American matters.
