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