THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
PAUL REVERE BIOGRAPHY FACTS QUOTES
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They were both rebels
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They were both skilled riders
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They were both eager to warn colonists
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They were both satisfied with British rule
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Detailed explanation-1: -On April 18th, 1775, Revere made the most famous ride of his life, to Lexington, to warn patriot leaders in hiding there. During the Revolutionary War, Revere helped fortify Boston against a possible British attack. Frustrated by his defensive posting, he lobbied to be assigned to campaigns against the enemy.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is the purpose of the plan? Paul Revere asks his friend to light one lantern on the church tower if the English soldiers are coming by land and two if they are coming by sea as a signal. He, on his part, would ride through the Middlesex villages and alert everyone about the incoming army.
Detailed explanation-3: -He is most famous for alerting Colonial militia of British invasion before the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Revere was a prosperous and prominent Boston silversmith who helped organize an intelligence and alarm system to keep watch on the British military.
Detailed explanation-4: -A public-spirited citizen, Revere was also ambitious and often brash, traits which he embraced during both his Revolutionary and post-Revolutionary life. Born in Boston’s North End on December 21, 1734, Revere was the third of nine children and oldest surviving son.