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) Responses a diary entry by Attucks, one of the people killed at the Boston Massacre a diary entry by Attucks, one of the people killed at the Boston Massacre a pamphlet produced by the Sons of Liberty describing the events of the Boston Massacre a pamphlet produced by the Sons of Liberty describing the events of the Boston Massacre a personal letter written by a British solder stationed in Boston to their family in Great Britain 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

Answer 1

The most beneficial historical source for a historian researching a loyalist’s experience of the Boston Massacre would be **a personal letter written by a British soldier stationed in Boston to their family in Great Britain**. This source would provide direct insight into the perspective of a loyalist during the time of the Boston Massacre, reflecting their views and experiences related to the incident.

The other sources—such as a diary entry by Attucks or a pamphlet produced by the Sons of Liberty—would provide valuable information but would not represent the loyalist perspective as directly as the personal letter from a British soldier. The scholarly article, while informative, would interpret existing data rather than provide firsthand accounts.