The History Cat
The History Cat: Countdown to Revolution
Begins with a description of the British system of mercantilism that was imposed on the American colonies along with the taxes levied through the Stamp Act and the Sugar Act. The Americans complained that it was taxation without...
PBS
Pbs Africans in America: The Boston Massacre
From its series entitled "Africans in America," PBS offers a comprehensive overview of the Boston Massacre from the viewpoint of the poor, the oppressed, and enslaved or free Africans. The article highlights how these individuals were...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Taxation Without Representation the Boston Massacre
An overview of the Boston Massacre.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Road to Revolution: 1763 1776
This set of sources focuses on a selection of events, legislation, and perspectives from both sides during this time period. The documents, images, and artifacts help the student-historian understand the process of going from loyal...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 7: Key Ideas Leading to Independence
Read and study the sources about key ideas leading to independence. Then use the three sources and your knowledge of social studies to answer the questions.
A&E Television
History.com: How Paul Revere's Engraving of the Boston Massacre Rallied the Patriot Cause
A silversmith by trade, Revere also produced copperplate engravings for book and magazine illustrations, portraits and political drawings that supported the nascent Patriot movement. Reveres most effective piece of anti-British...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Copley, Paul Revere
Paul Revere's fame can be attributed Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem "Paul Revere's Ride" and to the remarkable portrait John Singleton Copley painted of the artisan in 1768. View the picture and read the background of this portrait in...
Indiana University
Indiana University: Colony & Early Republic
This site from the Indiana University analyzes the role of political cartoons in early American history. Four artists, Paul Revere, Henry Pelham, Wm. Humphreys, and Wm. Charles are highlighted.
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: The "Boston Massacre"
This article gives a very brief account of the Boston Massacre, its causes and result.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Treasurers: The Murder of Crispus Attucks
This Library of Congress site contains scanned images of the newspaper article of the trial of William Wemms for the murder of Crispus Attucks.
Other
Boston Tea Party Historical Society: Paul Revere
Learn basic facts of Paul Revere's role in the American Revolution including his famous horseback ride in 1775.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Boston Massacre for Kids
History Questions: Boston Massacre Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Boston Massacre
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using assessment integration and images, students will learn about The Boston Massacre and the Boston Massacre etching.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Samuel Adams
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Samuel Adams, an American statesman and leader of the American Revolution.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Crispus Attucks
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Crispus Attucks, the first martyr of the American Revolution falling during the Boston Massacre.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Paul Revere
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Paul Revere, a political activist and patriot who had roles in the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party.
PBS
Pbs: Portrait of Crispus Attucks in Boston Massacre
PBS presents a drawing by Henry Pelham of the shooting of Crispus Attucks during the Boston Massacre.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Crispus Attucks
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Crispus Attucks, an American hero of the Boston Massacre.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Boston Massacre
Kids learn about the Boston Massacre when British soldiers in Boston opened fire on a group of American colonists killing five men. Take a quiz at the end to see what you learned!