Crispus+Attucks

Most people donot know who Crispus Attucks.I dobe cause I did a report let me tell you about it. Crispus Attucks was the first man to die in something called the Boston Massacre. It all started when Crispus Attucks went back to Boston in 1769. On March 5,1770 Crispus and fifty other sailors went into Boston. Bells rang out in Boston and people looked for a fire but saw none. The sailors shouted at the British soldiers even though the British had guns. Suddenly a voice rang out but no one knew who. The person shouted "Fire!"A soldier named Hugh Montgomery shout and killed Crispus Attucks. Then other British soldiers shot 4 more patriots 2 died right away 2 died 2 days later. Crispus Attucks was jus t another person fighting for freedom. He wanted change cause he believed it was unfair for the colonies not to have representation in parliament. Here is a poem about Crispus Attucks written by J. Boyle O' Reilly And honor to Crispus Attucks Who was leader and voice that day The first to die And the first to defy With Maverick, Carr, and Gray Call it a riot or revolution Or mob or crowd as you may Such deaths have been seed of nations Such lives shall be honored for aye Crispus Attucks is remembered for many reasons. Here is one. He had bravery and courage to stand up to armed british soldiers, to fight for what he believed in. That day Samuel Adams came into the street and shouted "Stop this disgraceful exhibition." Crispus Attucks gave men courage to fight for what they believed in. Most people would have never thought of fighting the british because they had weapons.