The Boston Massacre was
A an unprovoked attack upon innocent civilians by ruthless British soldiers.
B Great Britain’s response when smuggled goods were discovered in Boston harbor.
C the killing of a large mob by mercenaries hired by the British in the port of Boston.
D an incident in which five civilians were killed after British soldiers were surrounded by an angry mob.
The correct answer is:
D an incident in which five civilians were killed after British soldiers were surrounded by an angry mob.
Explanation: The Boston Massacre occurred on March 5, 1770, when British soldiers opened fire on a crowd of colonists who were taunting and threatening them. The incident escalated, resulting in the deaths of five civilians, which heightened tensions between the American colonists and British authorities, ultimately contributing to the Revolutionary War.