What happened after British soldiers killed five colonists in the Boston Massacre?

Question

The townspeople started throwing things at them.
The soldiers were tried and punished severely.
The soldiers were tried, and all but two were freed.
The townspeople decided not to punish the soldiers.

Answer 1

After the Boston Massacre, the soldiers involved were tried for their actions. The correct statement is: The soldiers were tried, and all but two were freed. Specifically, of the eight soldiers, six were acquitted, while two were found guilty of manslaughter and were given reduced sentences. The event led to increased tensions between the colonists and British authorities, contributing to the growing unrest that ultimately culminated in the American Revolutionary War.