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Comparing Depictions of the Boston Massacre

For Teachers 4th - 8th
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...
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Carolina K-12

Revolutionary War Era Tick-Tack- Toe

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
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...
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PBS

Pbs Africans in America: The Boston Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: The Boston Massacre [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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!
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Boston Massacre (March 5, 1770)

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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PBS

Pbs Africans in America: "The Bloody Massacre"

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: The "Boston Massacre"

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article gives a very brief account of the Boston Massacre, its causes and result.
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Other

Boston Tea Party Historical Society Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the historic events that preceded the Boston Tea Party and ultimately led to this famous protest.
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The History Place

The History Place: American Revolution: Prelude to Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Pbs: Crispus Attucks

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Read Works

Read Works: Colonization: Introduction to the Revolutionary War

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Revolutionary War. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Indiana University

Indiana University: Colony & Early Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
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.

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