USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Born in Boston’s North End on December 21, 1734, Revere was the third of nine children and oldest surviving son. His father, Apollos Rivoire, was a French Huguenot (Protestant) who emigrated to Boston at thirteen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Built around 1680, the Paul Revere House, owned by the legendary patriot from 1770-1800, is the oldest remaining structure in downtown Boston and also the only official Freedom Trail historic site that is a home.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.