Chapter 4 Section 1 The Boston Massacre

Boston Massacre Increasing number of troops being stationed in the Colonies Colonists disliked this- felt like they are being watched Tension- competition for jobs/women, differing ideology & values led to violence March 5th, 1770 Drunken colonists verbally assaulted British soldiers Other Colonists quickly responded to the late night disturbance

3. British Captain Thomas Preston and other troops came to the aid of the soldiers 4. Colonists begin throwing ice and snow balls at the troops 5. Shots are fired by British soldiers and 5 colonists are killed 6. Crispus Attucks one of the 5 colonists killed- famous from event

7. Captain Preston and his Troops defended by John Adams Men acquitted for event, but Colonists use this as motivation - Propaganda- the spread of ideas C. Troops pull out of Boston and are stationed on island in Boston Harbor

What might be incorrect about the way these men are standing? Are they portrayed as the victims or the aggressors? Who are these men? What might be incorrect about the way these men are standing?

Are they portrayed as the victims or the aggressors? Who are these men? From what we know, what actually happened?

Who is this supposed to be? Why does he appear to be white?

Are we sure that he ever did this? Who is this man? What does it look like he’s doing in this sketch?

Other than the presence of the moon, does it appear to be daylight? Why would Paul Revere want it to appear as if it were daytime?

What is missing from the ground and the rooftops? How does this help the image of the colonists?

A more accurate image of what may have happened