Crispus Attucks
Attucks also became a symbol of the abolitionist (anti-slavery) movement in the 18th century.  In the early 19th century, as the abolitionist movement gained strength in Boston, supporters praised Attucks as an African American who played a heroic role in the history of the United States.  Because Attucks was of mixed African and Native American heritage, he also became an important figure in Native American history.