Question

An event that became known as the Boston Massacre occurred on March 5, 1770. On this day, British soldiers fired on and killed

a. colonial minutemen.
b. revolutionary politicians.
c. unarmed colonists.
d. other British soldiers.

Answer 1

The correct answer is c.

Answer 2

On this day, British soldiers fired on and killed "c. unarmed colonists" although it should be noted that colonists were throwing stones and sticks at the British soldiers.