Lesson 6 of 84 · American Revolution
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepPaul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere's Ride on the night of April 18, 1775, was a historic event that warned the American colonists of the approaching British forces.
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Paul Revere's Ride on the night of April 18, 1775, was a historic event that warned the American colonists of the approaching British forces. Revere, a silversmith and patriot, rode from Boston to Lexington to alert Samuel Adams and John Hancock about the British plan to seize their weapons. His famous cry, 'The British are coming!' helped prepare the colonists for the battles that would soon follow, marking a pivotal moment in the American Revolution.
Key Facts
Paul Revere rode on the night of April 18, 1775.
He warned colonists that British troops were coming.
His ride helped prepare the colonists for battle.
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