Academics compare images of the Boston Massacre to understand differing opinions of the event. Scholars view multiple images, participate in group discussion, and complete a series of written prompts. Young historians gain an...

If you're teaching point of view, this is the instructional activity for you! First, decipher the writer's point of view from a primary resource, then compare and contrast the primary source with a secondary source to explore the...

What better way to get your class interested in history than to embody important historical characters and make events come to life? Stage a realistic mock trial of the British soldiers accused of murdering five Bostonians after the...

So many fantastic activities on the American Revolution! From drawing political cartoons illustrating events of the Boston Massacre to writing a diary entry as a shopkeeper during the Boston Tea Party, your young historians will...

In this Boston Tea Party quiz worksheet, students test their historical knowledge with ten fill in the blank questions about various terms from the aforementioned subject.

In this Independence Day worksheet, students alphabetize 7 terms pertaining to the Fourth of July. Some begin with the same letter; all are multiple words. Example: Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party.

In this Fourth of July worksheet, learners read 7 words or phrases in a word bank that pertain to Independence Day. Students read the clues and fit their answers in a crossword puzzle.

In this main idea worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about the themes of different passages they read. Students complete 10 questions total.

In this grade 4 social studies quiz activity, 4th graders complete a 15 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 4 concepts. 

In this revolutions worksheet, students use a set of song lyrics, follow along with the song "Revolution, Revolution," then use a word bank to answer a set of 5 questions and fill in correct answers to 7 additional questions. No song...

This 3-page article provides an informative and intriguing account of the Boston Massacre. Learn more about this important event in the American Revolution from this site.

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...

This read-aloud play from Scholastic lets students act out the scene of the Boston Massacre. Print out this PDF play and let your students take an active role in history!

This article gives a very brief account of the Boston Massacre, its causes and result.

From the PBS series "Africans in America," this site explores Paul Revere's engraving of the Boston Massacre. The article discusses its use as propaganda, as well as what the engraving actually depicts.

Learn about the historic events that preceded the Boston Tea Party and ultimately led to this famous protest.

A biography of Crispus Attucks, the black man who became the first casualty of the American Revolution when he was shot and killed during the Boston Massacre.

This site from The History Place offers a timeline of events of the Revolution. It offers information about England's involvement with the United States. Pictures are provided throughout along with links to additional information.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Revolutionary War. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

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.