The Boston Massacre

question 53

Multiple Choice

The Boston Massacre

• A)occurred when a group of British soldiers illegally fired into a crowd that was harassing them.
• B)was followed by a murder trial in which John Adams acted as a defense attorney.
• C)resulted in a change of quarters for British soldiers to Castle William in Boston harbor.
• D)marked the failure of Britain's attempt at military coercion.
• E)all of these choices

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Definitions:

Net Capital Outflow

The difference between the domestic country's purchase of foreign assets and foreign purchases of the domestic country's assets over a certain period.

Net Exports

The value of a country's total exports minus its total imports, representing the trade balance within a specific period.

Tariffs

Taxes or duties imposed on imported goods to make them more expensive compared to domestic goods, often used to protect local industries.

Trade Balance

The difference in value between a country's imports and its exports; a surplus indicates more exports than imports, and a deficit the opposite.