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Have you ever wondered about the events that laid the foundations of the United States of America? This title explores the people involved with and events leading up to the Boston Massacre. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title also includes a timeline, glossary, Web links, index, and common core activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

"Describes the events surrounding the Boston Massacre before the Revolutionary War. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a patriot apprentice, a British soldier, and a Boston servant"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the situations and events that led to the Boston Massacre, the precursor to the American Revolutionary War, including information on the colonies' relationship with Britain and the effects of the French and Indian War.

Describes the incidents leading up to the Boston Massacre, the event itself, the trial following it, and its importance in American history.

Crispus Attucks was a former slave who was killed during the Boston Massacre in 1770. Today, he is known as a hero who died fighting for his country. This book focuses on the important contributions made by African American men and women during the Revolution, and how they played a major role in the country's fight for independence. Full-color photos, primary source documents, and clear, compelling text will engage readers' and encourage further study...