5e and 6a The Boston Massacre

Learn about the Boston Massacre with this fill-in-the-blanks reading activity!

Use The Boston Massacre reading to fill in the blanks. 1. Patriots felt that the laws were unfair and did not like the British soldiers that were sent to enforce these laws. 2. Many of the colonists would make fun of the soldiers, calling them lobsters or Redcoats. Fights and arguments often broke out between the two groups. 3. On March 5, 1770, one of these arguments began between some colonists and British Private Hugh White on King Street in Boston. 4. More than 50 colonists had gathered when Captain Thomas Preston of the British Army sent several British soldiers to help maintain order. 5. The British soldiers were told NOT to fire unless he ordered them to do so. 6. An object thrown from the crowd struck Private Montgomery, causing him to fall to the ground. His gun fired. 7. Three colonists died immediately, and two more died later. 8. Eight of the soldiers were arrested on put on trial. John Adams, a Patriot, finally agreed because he believed they deserved a fair trial. 9. Six of the soldiers were found not guilty. Do you think all the British soldiers should have been found guilty?