USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Description: Paul Revere waited patiently on the night of April 18, 1775, for the signal from the Old North Church Belfry. Having received the signal that the British were marching to Lexington, he began his daring ride through the countryside to warn the farmers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Paul Revere arranged to have a signal lit in the Old North Church – one lantern if the British were coming by land and two lanterns if they were coming by sea – and began to make preparations for his ride to alert the local militias and citizens about the impending attack. “One if by land, and two if by sea.”

Detailed explanation-3: -Paul Revere is by his horse, waiting for a signal from the church tower whether the British will advance by land or sea. Once he sees the signal (two lamps indicate that the British are coming by sea), he springs to his saddle and embarks on his famous ride.

Detailed explanation-4: -How do the behaviors of Paul Revere and his friend waiting for news differ? A. Revere is impatient for news, while his friend observes the tense silence of the night.