Question

Which of the following historical sources would be most beneficial to a historian researching a loyalist's experience of the Boston Massacre? (1 point) a diary entry by Attucks, one of the people killed at the Boston Massacre a personal letter written by a British solder stationed in Boston to their family in Great Britain a scholarly article analyzing the goals of loyalists during the American Revolution a pamphlet produced by the Sons of Liberty describing the events of the Boston Massacre

Answer 1

For a historian researching a loyalist's experience of the Boston Massacre, the most beneficial source would be **a personal letter written by a British soldier stationed in Boston to their family in Great Britain**. This source would provide firsthand insight into the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of someone directly involved in the events surrounding the Boston Massacre from a British (and likely loyalist) viewpoint.