USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Why did Paul Revere need to find new ways to make money? His large family depended on it. He needed money so he could be rich.

Detailed explanation-2: -Following the war, Revere returned to his silversmith trade. He used the profits from his expanding business to finance his work in iron casting, bronze bell and cannon casting, and the forging of copper bolts and spikes.

Detailed explanation-3: -He is most famous for alerting Colonial militia of British invasion before the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Revere was a prosperous and prominent Boston silversmith who helped organize an intelligence and alarm system to keep watch on the British military.

Detailed explanation-4: -Paul worked so hard for his family. His family was definitely not wealthy, but lived well and met their obligations. Paul had a large responsibility to take care of their children.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.