Crispus Attucks

The video explores the life and legacy of Crispus Attucks, the first casualty of the American Revolution during the Boston Massacre. Born into slavery, Attucks escaped and became a free man, eventually becoming a symbol of resistance against British rule. His death in 1770 highlighted the rising tensions in Boston due to British taxation. Attucks' legacy was later embraced by abolitionists as a symbol against slavery.

What impact did Crispus Attucks have on the abolitionist movement in the 19th century?

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In what ways do you think the legacy of Crispus Attucks is relevant today?

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