Paul Revere background info- slide 2
when was Paul Revere born?
December 21, 1734
what was Paul trying to warn boston from?
He was warning them that the British were coming, to steal their weapons.
Whats was Paul's biggest flaw?
He failed to mention to the other people who were helping him warn them, that the British wanted to capture Samuel and John.
What war was Paul Revere important to?
The American Revolution!
How many siblings did Paul Revere have?
he had 9 siblings
Whats his famous quote?
"The British are coming!!"
True or false- Paul knew the route the British were taking
True!
What was Paul most famous for?
most famous for alerting the colonial military of the British invasion.
When did Paul Revere die?
He died on May 10th, 1818
who were the British coming to capture?
Samuel Addams, and John hancock
what was Paul's backup plan if he couldn't get out of Boston?
he had 2 lanterns at the north church tower.
How did he warn the colonist?
riding his horse from Charlestown, all the way to Lexington.
True or false- Paul Revere was the oldest of 9 siblings
false! he was the 3rd oldest.
True or false- did Paul get captured by the British?
True!
true or false- Paul Revere never made any mistakes
false
How long was his midnight ride?
About 12.5 miles
True or false- Paul Revere was the last of his siblings to die
True
Paul got captured with who?
Dawes, Prescott, and others trying to help warn.
What was Paul Reveres backup plan?
Old North Church
what would've happened if Paul didn't warn them?
The british would've stolen their weapons, causing slower mobilization.