059 Crispus Attucks and The Boston Massacre - One Minute History

The video discusses the events leading to the Boston Massacre, focusing on the confrontation between British soldiers and colonists. It highlights the role of Crispus Attucks, a man of Wampanoag and African descent, who became the first casualty of the American Revolutionary War. His death marked a significant moment in American history and later became a symbol for the antislavery movement.

What was the initial reason for the colonists gathering in the streets?

• To celebrate a festival

• To confront an officer over an unpaid bill

• To attend a church service

• To welcome new British soldiers

Who was Crispus Attucks?

• A man of Wampanoag and African descent

• A church bell ringer

• A British soldier

• A local merchant

How did the British soldiers respond to the crowd?

• They formed a semicircle and ordered the crowd to disperse

• They ignored the crowd

• They joined the crowd

• They called for reinforcements

What event triggered the soldiers to fire into the crowd?

• A church bell ringing

• The crowd singing

• A piece of wood striking a soldier

• A command from their officer

Why is Crispus Attucks remembered in American history?

• For being the first American casualty of the Revolutionary War

• For writing the Declaration of Independence

• For leading the British soldiers

• For inventing a new weapon