USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

PAUL REVERE BIOGRAPHY FACTS QUOTES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Paul Revere is famous because
A
he rode through the country signaling that the Revolutionary War was over
B
a famous poem was written about his ride
C
he was a patriot who turned out to be a spy
D
he was one of only a few people in Boston who secretly fought back against the British
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Paul Revere’s famous ride on April 18th, 1775 is the subject of this famous Longfellow poem. It is told from the perspective of a landlord who is hoping to entertain and inform his “children”.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Synopsis. Paul Revere’s Ride tells the story of Paul Revere and his historic ride to warn the town that the British soldiers were coming. It details Revere making the plan with the other soldier and continues through his ride and the resulting interaction between the British and American soldiers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Paul Revere-The Midnight Ride.

Detailed explanation-5: -"Paul Revere’s Ride, ” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, is an example of a narrative poem.

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