Question

which of the following best describes the events of the boston massacre?
○ boston townspeople attacked and killed five british soldiers.
○ british soldiers attacked and killed five boston townspeople.
○ british soldiers attacked boston townspeople, who killed five soldiers.
○ boston townspeople attacked british soldiers, who killed five townspeople.

Explanation:

The Boston Massacre occurred when Boston townspeople (protesting) attacked British soldiers, and in response, the soldiers killed five townspeople. The first option is wrong as townspeople didn't kill soldiers. The second is wrong as it was a response to townspeople's attack. The third is wrong as townspeople didn't kill five soldiers. The fourth option matches the event: townspeople attacked soldiers, soldiers killed five townspeople.

Answer:

D. Boston townspeople attacked British soldiers, who killed five townspeople.