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Why Is Paul Revere Important

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The person I chose for my topic, who is the well-known silver/goldsmith, Paul Revere, is quite important to understanding the American Revolutionary War. Revere is considered by some to be the kick-starter of this revolution (Paul Revere, Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia.), so essentially, if you are able to understand him, you are able to understand the American Revolution. In the following essay, I will explain to you who Paul Revere is, and his importance. Revere was born around the time of December 21, 1734, to January of 1735, which is relatively close. In his early years, before his famous ride, he worked for his father to help support his rather large family. As time passed, he grew up, and British Reprimands changed as well, which …show more content…

Well, “It was his ride on April 18, 1775, that etched his name into history.” (Biography.com.) It was a brisk night that had indirectly been prepared for a while. A messenger that the redcoats were coming informed Revere, and within moments he was knocking on Dr. Joseph Warrens door. Warren then informed Revere of the British numbers, being 700-1000. After this talk with Warren, Revere set off to find Robert Newman who was sexton of the church, and told him if the British are coming by land to hang one lantern in the steeple of the Old North Church, and two if they were coming by sea. When Revere saw the signal of two lanterns hanging, he quickly went to Charles River, where he boated past the British in stealth mode, landing in Charlestown. Revere rode through Charlestown to Lexington warning the “Minutemen” (David, Lester. The story behind Paul Revere’s Famous ride. Boy’s life,) whom were the colonists packing artillery if this situation were to occur. It was said for many years Revere yelled, “The British are coming!” which was incorrect. Quoting a very wise Dr. Keefer, it would not make sense taking into account that Paul himself was British. Therefore it was determined he shouted, “The Regulars are out!” When Revere finally reached Lexington, Bill Dawes and Dr. Samuel Prescott joined in his ride. Along the way to Concord, a British officer stopped them, in which Revere was captured, but Prescott & Dawes were able to escape. However, it was too late. Revere was able to escape, and he had heard firing in which the American Revolutionary War had just begun. (David, Lester. The story behind Paul Revere’s Famous ride. Boy’s

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