The Boston Massacre, in which five townspeople were killed by British redcoats,
A) resulted in a speedy conviction and execution of the soldiers.
B) demonstrated the calculated desire of the British to crush colonial rebellion.
C) convinced Governor Hutchinson to order British troops out of town.
D) galvanized the colonies into further resistance to English policies.
Answer: C
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