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Handout D: Analysis: John Hancock on the Anniversary of the Boston Massacre

Directions: After reading Hancock’s speech, imagine how each individual or group on the left side of the chart would react to his words. Write a two or three sentence response on the right that reflects that reaction. Write your response using first-person.

Individual/Group Reaction to Hancock’s Speech
 

Family members of American Boston Massacre victims

 

 

Massachusetts Royal Governor General Thomas Gage

 

 

Boston Colonial Militiamen

 

 

Citizens of Boston loyal to Britain

 

 

British Soldiers in Boston

 

 

Women of Boston

 

 

Citizens of other American Colonies