American Revolution Timeline: Events Leading to the Boston Massacre

The Boston Massacre is best understood in the context of several other key historic events. In this two-page social studies worksheet, students will review a timeline with background information on the pertinent historical events that took place prior to the Boston Massacre. Designed for middle school learners, this engaging history worksheet asks students to use the information in the timeline to complete sentences about the key events leading to the Boston Massacre. Students will then hone their critical thinking skills as they explain which event leading up to the Boston Massacre would have angered them most and why.