Crispus Attucks: The Unsung Hero of the American Revolution

Crispus Attucks was a freed slave who played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. On March 5, 1770, he was killed in the Boston Massacre, becoming the first person to die in the fight for American independence.

Attucks was born in Framingham, Massachusetts, in 1723. His father was a slave from Africa, and his mother was a Native American. As a child, Attucks was sold to a Boston merchant. He eventually gained his freedom and became a respected member of the African American community in Boston.

Crispus Attucks (Biographies)

by Ellen Labrecque

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3759 KB
Print length	:	32 pages

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In 1770, tensions were high in Boston between British troops and American colonists. The colonies were unhappy with the British government's policies, and there were frequent protests and riots.

On March 5, 1770, a group of British soldiers fired into a crowd of protesters. Attucks was one of the first people to be killed. His death sparked outrage throughout the colonies and helped to galvanize the American colonists to fight for their independence.

Attucks's legacy is still honored today. He is considered a hero of the American Revolution, and his name is often invoked in calls for racial justice.

Ellen Labrecque's biography of Crispus Attucks is a compelling account of his life and times. Labrecque draws on a wide range of sources to paint a vivid portrait of this important figure in American history.

The book is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about Crispus Attucks and his role in the American Revolution. It is also a valuable resource for teachers and students of African American history.

Reviews

"Ellen Labrecque's biography of Crispus Attucks is a long-overdue tribute to a forgotten hero of the American Revolution." — The New York Times

"Labrecque's book is a powerful reminder of the important role that African Americans have played in our nation's history." — The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone interested in American history or African American history." — The Boston Globe

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Crispus Attucks (Biographies)

by Ellen Labrecque

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3759 KB
Print length	:	32 pages

FREE