Biography of the African American hero traces his life from runaway slave to leader of an American patriot revolt against British troops.
Provides a short overview of the life of the African-American patriot and martyr of the Boston Massacre.
Reviews the life of the New England-born slave who ignited the Boston Massacre in 1770.
Contains a short profile of the American hero of the Boston Massacre.
Furnishes a brief description of the leader of the patriot mob responsible for the Boston Massacre in 1770.
Profiles the life and legend of Crispus Attucks, African American patriot who led dock workers and seamen to revolt against the British in 1770.
Article by Nicholas Giordy, Louis Romano, and Robert Green profile the life of American patriot regarded as the first man to die for American liberty.
Chronicles the trial of William Wemms for the murder of Crispus Attucks who was killed during the Boston Massacre.
Contains a frontpiece illustration by W.C. Nell from the cover of the 1855 edition of "Colored Patriots of the American Revolution."
School essay by Robin N. looks at the life of the revered African-American patriot who helped instigate the Boston Massacre in 1770.
US Mint includes Crispus Attucks in its Black Patriots Commemorative Collection. Offers a brief profile of the Revolutionary patriot.
Student essay reviews the history of the Boston Massacre and examines the role of the Revolutionary War hero Crispus Attucks in the event.
Chronicles the life of the Massachusetts-born African-American who instigated and participated in the Boston Massacre of 1770.
Legal document from March 13, 1770 contains an indictment for the murder of African-American patriot and martyr Crispus Attucks.
American Treasures at the Library of Congress collection contains the 1770 document detailing the trial of William Wemms for the murder of Crispus Attucks.