Lesson 38 of 84 · Glorious Revolution
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepPaul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere's Ride on the night of April 18, 1775, is famously remembered as a critical moment in the lead-up to the American Revolution.
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Paul Revere's Ride on the night of April 18, 1775, is famously remembered as a critical moment in the lead-up to the American Revolution. Revere, a silversmith and patriot, rode from Boston to Lexington to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock that British troops were advancing to arrest them and to seize colonial military supplies. His midnight ride became a symbol of American patriotism and alertness in the face of British aggression, encapsulated in the phrase 'The British are coming!' This event helped mobilize the colonial militia, leading to the first battles of the Revolution.
Key Facts
Paul Revere rode to warn of British troops advancing.
His ride took place on April 18, 1775.
The phrase 'The British are coming!' is often associated with his ride.
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