Boston Massacre Scripted Play Questions

Describe the setting (time and place):

Tension is rising between _________________  and ________________.

Why are people upset?

What is/who is a "lobsterback/redcoat"?

Who are the "patriots" mentioned on page 9?

What did they "need"?

The British gave them what they needed with the passage of the  _____________  Acts.
What was the ___________ Acts:

What happened outside the Customs House on March 5, 1770?

Who was Crispus Attucks?

What was his role in this event?

Who was put on trial for murder?

Who defended the men accused of murder?

What happened at the trial?

Describe Paul Revere's involvement in this event.