Which of the following is true regarding the Boston Massacre of March 5, 1770? Hundreds of unarmed colonists were shot and killed in the streets of Boston by British soldiers.

Following the massacre, eight British soldiers were convicted of murder and sentenced to serve life sentences.

The massacre was depicted inaccurately in an engraving by Paul Revere meant to persuade colonists to join the cause for independence.

The Boston Massacre was caused by the increased presence of the British soldiers following the Boston Tea Party.