Question

What happened during the Boston Massacre in 1770?

Responses

Colonists opened fire on one another over disagreements about the British.

Colonists opened fire on one another over disagreements about the British.

Redcoats chased colonists into the water, causing six to drown.

Redcoats chased colonists into the water, causing six to drown.

Redcoats and colonists opened fire on one another in a field outside Boston where hundreds were killed.

Redcoats and colonists opened fire on one another in a field outside Boston where hundreds were killed.

British troops fired on colonists for the first time, killing five.

Answer 1

Answer: British troops fired on colonists for the first time, killing five.

The Boston Massacre began due to the tensions growing between a crowd of colonists and a regiment of British soldiers. Five colonists were killed in the shooting.