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?

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