THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
PAUL REVERE BIOGRAPHY FACTS QUOTES
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It tells a complete history of Paul Revere’s life.
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It describes Paul Revere as a national hero.
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It explains all the battles of the Revolutionary War.
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It explains why the British were called redcoats.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Longfellow creates a national hero, showcasing Revere as the only rider that night, who makes it all the way to Concord, warning everyone along the way. In reality, Revere was captured in Lexington, but was able to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock of the impending British attack.
Detailed explanation-2: -Longfellow never did so elsewhere in his poetry.) The implicit message of the line is clear: Paul Revere’s achievements were of such singular importance that we must learn the date by heart and teach it to posterity. Everyone in Longfellow’s original audience would have understood the significance of the date.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.