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Boston Massacre - In Depth
This section contains activities and resources related to the Boston Massacre.
Boston Massacre Activities Bundles - All of the Printable Activities on the Boston Massacre from mrnussbaum.com
Description: The package contains all of the printable Boston Massacre material on mrnussbaum.com
Crispus Attucks Activities Bundle - All of the Crispus Attucks Printable Activities on this site
Description: This bundle is FREE for subscribers to MrN 365. It includes all seven printable activities on Crispus Attucks available on mrnussbaum.com. It is also available on Teachers Pay Teachers for $2.25. Click this link to purchase from Teachers Pay Teachers.
Boston Massacre
Description: This page describes the Boston Massacre and its causes and effects.
Why did John Adams Defend the British Soldiers Accused in the Boston Massacre?
Description: This article discusses the trial of those accused in the Boston Massacre and explains why John Adams decided to defend them.
John Adams – Defense of the British Soldiers in the Boston Massacre Trial Primary Source Analysis Comprehension
Description: These primary source comprehension activities guide students through close reading of authentic historical texts. By working across three skill-focused tabs—Main Idea; Details, Inference, and Contextual Vocabulary—students develop a deeper understanding of the passages and strengthen essential literacy skills. The interactive tools and structured layout help readers analyze, annotate, and interpret the text with clarity and confidence.
The Bloody Massacre - the Truth Behind Paul Revere's Iconic Woodcut of the Boston Massacre
Description: This article explains the actual story of The Bloody Massacre - a virulent example of propaganda (that Revere may have stolen) during the Revolutionary era.
Boston Massacre Power Point Presentation
Description: This 14-slide power point presentation explains all about the Boston Massacre and its causes and effects. Perfect for American Revolution learning.
John Adams Biography
Description: This is a complete biography about John Adams.
Crispus Attucks Biography
Description: This is a complete biography of Crispus Attucks, the first person killed in the American Revolution
Famous Images in History Jigsaw Puzzle - Boston Massacre
Description: This awesome jigsaw allows students to make their own jigsaw pieces, or, allow the program to auto-cut pieces.
Boston Massacre Fact or Fiction - Printable
Description: This fun activity requires students to read a Boston Massacre passage and then, to sort 11 statements into those that are facts and those that are fiction.
Boston Massacre Fact or Fiction - Online
Description: This fun activity requires students to read a Boston Massacre passage and then, to sort 11 statements into those that are facts and those that are fiction. The program gives immediate feedback.
Boston Massacre United States Postage Stamp Coloring Page
Description: This is a coloring page featuring Paul Revere's famous "Bloody Massacre" woodcut.
Boston Massacre Correct-me Passage
Description: This fun activity requires students to correct a passage about the Boston Massacre that has eight factual errors. Students first must discover the errors, then click on them and select the correct answer from the drop down menu.
Virtual History Teacher - Grading a Boston Massacre Test
Description: Students play the role of a virtual history teacher and must grade responses to three questions about the Boston Massacre. Each response is incomplete, and students must fill in the missing information in the "response" section. Students can use the Boston Massacre narrative for reference.
Boston Massacre Reading Comprehension
Description: This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. PASSAGE LENGTH: 534 Words; LEXILE: 910 * New - if you need an easier version of the Boston Massacre reading comprehension passage and question set, scroll to the bottom and click "easier".
Boston Massacre Reading Comprehension Printable - Easier
Description: This is a simpler version of the Boston Massacre reading comprehension exercise. Lexile: 800
Boston Massacre Reading Comprehension - Online
Description: This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback.
Propaganda in Revolutionary America
Description: This activity requires students to examine the famous Paul Revere hyperbolic engraving depicting the Boston Massacre before the Revolutionary War. How was Paul Revere’s depiction of the Boston Massacre different from what really happened?
Not Boring Jeopardy - American Revolution Edition
Description: This is a "jeopardy" like game on the American Revolution. It's super fun for classrooms, individuals, or small teams, totally customizable. Uncheck "teams take turns" to make it more exciting for kids.
Ms. Information Games - Causes of the Revolutionary War
Description: Ms. Information is traveling the country trying to re-write history with her false information! Can you stop her? She has traveled to Philadelphia change the story of the events leading to the Revolutionary War. Use your knowledge of these causes to foil her plan once and for all!
Virtual History Teacher - Crispus Attucks Test
Description: Students play the role of a virtual history teacher and must grade responses to three questions about the life of Crispus Attucks. Each response is incomplete, and students must fill in the missing information in the "response" section. It's designed to reinforce the importance of elaboration. Students can use the Crispus Attucks biography for reference.
Crispus Attucks and Text Elements - Paragraph headings
Description: This printable activity requires students to match the five different headings to their correct paragraphs.
Crispus Attucks Fact or Fiction - Printable
Description: This fun activity requires students to read a Crispus Attucks passage and then, to sort 11 statements into those that are facts and those that are fiction.
Crispus Attucks Fact or Fiction
Description: This fun activity requires students to read a Crispus Attucks passage and then, to sort 11 statements into those that are facts and those that are fiction. The program gives immediate feedback.
Crispus Attucks Correct-me Passage - Online
Description: This fun activity requires students to correct a passage about the life of Crispus Attucks that has eight factual errors. Students first must discover the errors, then click on them and select the correct answer from the drop down menu.
Crispus Attucks Cloze Reading - Online
Description: This online cloze reading exercise requires students to type the words from the word bank into the correct fields in the paragraph. It gives immediate feedback.
Crispus Attucks Reading Comprehension
Description: This Revolutionary War/American Revolution resource includes a historical passage and seven multiple choice questions. PASSAGE LENGTH: 360 Words; LEXILE: 910
John Adams Reading Comprehension - Online
Description: This Revolutionary War/American Revolution resource includes a historical passage and seven multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. PASSAGE LENGTH: 448 Words; LEXILE: 1110
John Adams Reading Comprehension
Description: This resource includes a biographical passage and seven multiple choice questions PASSAGE LENGTH: 448 Words; LEXILE: 1110 *New - if you need an easier version of the John Adams reading comprehension passage and question set, scroll to the bottom and click "easier".

