Crispus Attucks was an African American man born around 1723 in Massachusetts who was a former slave. As an adult, he worked on docks and boats after escaping slavery. He became inspired by Samuel Adams to lead 50 men in protest against slavery and injustice. On March 5, 1770, during a protest in Boston, Attucks and others were shot and killed by British soldiers, making Attucks the first person to die in the American Revolutionary War. Though little is known about his early life as a slave, Attucks went on to become a symbol of courage and sacrifice in fighting for freedom and equality.

1. Crispus Attucks
By Samantha Partridge
1723-1770
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2. Introduction
"For a dreamer, night is the only time of day." This is a quote from Crispus Attucks, my
society hero. The reason I chose him is is because he is a patriot of the revolutionary war. He
marched 50 blacks in protest saying "Don't be afraid to fight for freedom." Although he was
killed by the British for saying this he became an inspiration from slaves and for me. The
story of him will never be forgotten.
Family
Crispus was a good man when it came to family outside of his real family he
protected many. He never really had a real family because, "when he was just three years old
his mother and father were separated from him at a slave auction." It states this on
biography.com.
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3. Important events as a child
Not much is known about Crispus's childhood but one thing is known. With three
other slaves he tried to escape he almost made it but was caught two of the slaves were hung
and he and the others were whipped till blood came down there backs Crispus still has scars
from this punishment.
Important events adult/influences
His important events as an adult are that after being a slave he finally escaped and
worked on the dock and boats. Then one day a man named Samuel Adams came and
talked with Crispus so he decided to lead 50 men in protest.
Obstacles
Crispus Attucks had one obstacle being a slave for 27 years. And of course his death.
Misc.
He was born sometime in 1723 in Framingham, Massachusetts. His death was on
March 5,1770 the same day that he marched 50 men he was killed by the British, and
over 10,000 people attended his funeral.
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4. Conclusion
Crispus Attucks was an amazing man fighting for rights against slavery. He was a
Brave, diligent, kind man that we all honor.
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