Which of the following was a direct result of the 'Boston Massacre' in 1770?
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Correct answer: The repeal of all Townshend Acts except for the tax on tea
Following the massacre, tensions cooled slightly as Parliament repealed most of the Townshend duties. However, the retention of the tea tax served as a symbolic reminder of Parliament's right to tax the colonies.
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