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Boston Massacre Investigation: Uncovering Truth of Historic Event

Delve into the Boston Massacre through Paul Revere's engraving, analyze the pictures, list individuals, observe details, understand its significance, and explore different perspectives to reveal the truth behind this pivotal event in American history.

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Boston Massacre Investigation: Uncovering Truth of Historic Event

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  1. The Boston Massacre Boston Massacre Investigation Examine each picture. Determine what really happened.

  2. Historical Investigation • Paul Revere made an engraving of the Boston Massacre soon after the attack. • List the people in each picture. • What else is in the picture? • What are the soldiers and people doing? • What was the result of the action?

  3. Boston Massacre/Paul Revere

  4. Massacre Propaganda • Why do you think this picture was put in the colonial newspapers quickly? • Why did they call it The Boston Massacre? • How did this help the cause of those who wanted Revolution? • Who was missing from the picture?

  5. Boston Massacre/Painting

  6. A Different View • What do you notice different about the later painting of the Boston Massacre? • What do some of the Americans have in their hands? • Who is in this picture that does not appear to be in the Paul Revere engraving? • Is this a Massacre or mob action by the Americans?

  7. Grave Stone of the Victims

  8. Old North Church

  9. The Boston Massacre

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