Which of the following historical sources would be most beneficial to a historian researching a loyalist’s experience of the Boston Massacre?(1 point)

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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 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 scholarly article analyzing the goals of loyalists during the American Revolution
a scholarly article analyzing the goals of loyalists during the American Revolution

a personal letter written by a British solder stationed in Boston to their family in Great Britain

Answer 1

The most beneficial 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 letter would likely provide firsthand insights into the perspectives and experiences of loyalists during the event, as opposed to the other options, which may not offer a loyalist viewpoint directly.