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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Taxes and Protest

Question 5 • MHS-US History A CR

What was the main cause of the Boston Massacre?

Answer
A
British troops were being sent out of Boston.
B
Colonists wanted to break free of British rule.
C
Bostonians were angered by the British troops that were housed in their city.

Explanation

The main cause was the tension between Boston residents and British soldiers stationed in the city. Many Bostonians resented having troops housed among them, and conflict between residents and soldiers escalated into the deadly clash known as the Boston Massacre. The correct choice is “Bostonians were angered by the British troops that were housed in their city.”

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