Question

Use Paul’s Revere’s Broadside to answer the question.

Which British action MOST DIRECTLY precipitated the events shown?

A.
Britain required the colonies to purchase only British tea.

B.
Britain disbanded colonial assemblies and town meetings.

C.
Britain stationed troops in Boston to stop colonial smuggling.

D.
Britain imposed taxes on legal documents and other paper products.

Answer 1

The British action that MOST DIRECTLY precipitated the events shown is:

• C.  Britain stationed troops in Boston to stop colonial smuggling.

• The Boston Massacre occurred as a result of the clash between British troops and a violent American mob. The British soldiers opened fire on the protesters and killed a lot of people. This happened on the 5th of March, 1770 in Boston

• As a result of this massacre, many American patriots protested these killings and Paul Revere in particular made Broadside, a painting that depicted the shooting to make protest and get the soldiers removed from Boston.

• The Boston Massacre began because of the uneasiness the American colonists in Boston who did not want the British forces occupying their streets, so it led to a violent protest. The British forces said they fired back in self defense and killed several people.

• Therefore, the correct answer is option C

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Answer 2

Answer:

C

Explanation:

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