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In 1770, Crispus Attucks, a black man, became the
first casualty of the American Revolution when he was shot and killed in what
became known as the Boston Massacre. Crispus Attucks was born in 1723. His
father, Prince Yonger, lived in Africa but was shipped to New England to become
a slave. There he married a Natick Indian of North America named Nancy. His
sister, Phebe, was born shortly after. He was born two years later. He had a
younger brother who died young.
He grew up a slave. He worked with his father on the farm while his mother and
sister did housework. They were treated with kindness and respect by their
master. He began to desire his freedom and became a problem, so his master sold
him. Although his new owner allowed more freedom, he wanted to work on ships.
At the age of 27 he went on a business trip to Boston where he secretly applied
for a job as a whaler. He knew that this trip would not be returning to Boston
soon, so his master would not be able to find him.
In the fall of 1769 Attucks, now 46, returned to Boston. King George III was
trying to rule the colonies and this was making the colonists upset. To take
control of the situation King George sent British officers over to enforce the
laws. The particular situation between Parliament and the colonies' leaders
added a lot of tension between the British troops and the townspeople. Attucks
left to go on another voyage and returned February of 1770. At this time a
British soldier had shot a boy while being taunted by a group of townspeople.
Attucks walked onto a platform in front of a large crowd and spoke briefly but
effectively about striking back against the British. His speech prompted
colonists to fight for their freedom.
On March 5, 1770, the townspeople heard fire bells ringing and as they walked
out into the street they saw Attucks leading a small group. He said it was a
signal calling the townspeople to the town square to solve the problem with the
British. Attucks gathered a large group of colonists and challenged the British
troops to fight without their guns. Suddenly, someone yelled fire and a British
soldier shot and killed Attucks.
At the end of the shooting, four other people had been shot: Samuel Gray, James
Caldwell, Samuel Maverick, and Patrick Carr. At the memorial service many
speeches were given about the bravery of Crispus Attucks. The fact that he was
not treated equally and still had the courage to fight for his country became
one of the greatest inspirations for the colonists.
You too can be one of the truly first American heroes in our revolution period
costumes.
Includes: Brown Colonial Frock Coat, Vest, Knickers and Lace Cuffs & Jabot
set.
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