Boston Massacre, 1770

Question 1

What had the British government placed in Boston to monitor trade?

Answer 1

American Board of Customs Commissioners

Question 2

The British navy seized the ship of which Boston rebel?

Answer 2

John Hancock

Question 3

Who was appointed Secretary of State for Colonial Affairs?

Answer 3

Earl of Hillsborough

Question 4

The Governor of Boston requested more British troops to help deal with the Sons of Liberty. What was he called?

Answer 4

Francis Bernard

Question 5

What was the date of the Boston massacre?

Answer 5

5th March 1770

Question 6

When the Massachusetts Assembly refused to rescind the circular letter criticising Britain, what did the British authorities do?

Answer 6

Closed down the Massachusetts Assembly

Question 7

How many people were killed during the Boston Massacre?

Answer 7

5

Question 8

Why is the Boston Massacre significant?

Answer 8

Used as propaganda by the Sons of Liberty as evidence of British despotism