Crispus Attucks and African American Patriots of the American Revolution

Crispus Attucks was a former slave who was killed during the Boston Massacre in 1770. Today, he is known as a hero who died fighting for his country. This book focuses on the important contributions made by African American men and women during the Revolution, and how they played a major role in the country’s fight for independence. Full-color photos, primary source documents, and clear, compelling text will engage readers’ and encourage further study of American heroes and patriots.