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. Apollos anglicized his name to Paul Revere, passing his name and goldsmith trade to his son.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1756, he volunteered to fight the French and served as a second lieutenant in the British army. In the years leading up to the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Revere worked tirelessly for the patriot cause.

Detailed explanation-3: -Paul Revere was an American silversmith and a patriot in the American Revolution. He is most famous for alerting Colonial militia of British invasion before the Battles of Lexington and Concord.