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 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 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 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 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 likely provide direct insights into the perspectives and experiences of someone aligned with the loyalist cause during that specific event.

The other options either come from perspectives that do not represent loyalist views (like the diary entry by Attucks or the pamphlet by the Sons of Liberty), or are secondary analyses that may not reflect firsthand experiences (like the scholarly article).