Who is recognized as the first casualty of the American Revolution and was an African American?

• A. Crispus Attucks
• B. Samuel Adams
• C. John Adams
• D. George Washington

Answer: (A)

The important idea is recognizing who is remembered as the first person to die in the fight for American independence and noting his background. Crispus Attucks was among the people killed during the Boston Massacre in 1770, making him widely regarded as the first casualty of the American Revolution. He was an African American (with Native American heritage), which underscores how diverse people contributed to early American resistance. The other figures listed—Samuel Adams, John Adams, and George Washington—were leaders who lived and helped shape the colonies’ move toward independence, not casualties from that event. So the best answer is Crispus Attucks.