Crispus Attucks and the Boston Massacre

The video explores the role of Black patriots in American history, focusing on Crispus Attucks. Born into slavery, Attucks escaped and became a symbol of resistance. His involvement in the Boston Massacre marked a pivotal moment in the fight for independence. Attucks' legacy continues to inspire movements against oppression.

What was the proportion of the population of African descent in the colonies?

• One-half

• One-fifth

• One-third

• One-tenth

What decision did Crispus Attucks make as a young man?

• To join the British army

• To become a writer

• To escape slavery

• To move to another colony

What industry did Crispus Attucks work in after his escape?

• Agriculture

• Textile

• Mining

• Whaling

What was a significant cause of tension between colonists and British soldiers in Boston?

• Religious differences

• Labor competition

• Cultural misunderstandings

• Land disputes

What role did Crispus Attucks play in the events leading to the Boston Massacre?

• He was a British supporter

• He led the protest

• He was a bystander

• He was a mediator

How many people were killed alongside Crispus Attucks during the Boston Massacre?

• Six

• Three

• Four

• Five

What was the significance of Crispus Attucks' burial?

• He was not given a proper burial

• He was buried with his comrades

• He was buried in a separate cemetery

• He was buried in England

How did colonial leaders use Attucks' death?

• To galvanize the fight for independence

• To promote peace with Britain

• To support British rule

• To discourage further protests

Who wrote about Crispus Attucks as an influential figure in African-American history?

• Harriet Tubman

• Frederick Douglass

• W.E.B. Du Bois

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

What was Crispus Attucks' legacy in American history?

• A symbol of the fight against oppression

• A forgotten figure

• A symbol of British loyalty

• A controversial figure