Question

select two answer choices total; one to answer part (1) and one to answer part (2) question. (part 1) how would moderate loyalist americans likely interpret the outcome of the boston massacre trials? (part 2) which fact would be most critical to their interpretation? a. (1) reasonable frustration with parliament was justified, but radical dissidents were to blame for escalating protest into violence. b. (1) parliament deserved blame for worsening tensions and the shooting, regardless of whether the soldiers on trial acted in reasonable self - defense. c. (2) the soldiers were in boston to enforce the collection of taxes that colonists believed parliament had been imposed improperly. d. (2) the soldiers were badly outnumbered and opened fire after being assaulted. e. (2) colonial defense during the recent war accounted for most of britain’s debt.

Explanation:

• Part (1): Moderate loyalists would likely see some frustration with Parliament as justified (since they still had some loyalty - related ties but weren't radical), but would blame radicals for turning protest to violence. Option a reflects this.
• Part (2): If the soldiers were outnumbered and assaulted (option d), it supports the idea that radicals escalated the situation (as in part (1) interpretation), which is critical for their view.

Answer:

A. (1) Reasonable frustration with Parliament was justified, but radical dissidents were to blame for escalating protest into violence.
D. (2) The soldiers were badly outnumbered and opened fire after being assaulted.