Paul Revere

1. Paul Revere Essential Question How do I discuss the lives of historical figures who expanded people’s rights and freedoms in a democracy?

2. Who Was Paul Revere? • Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1734 • Son of a French immigrant, Apollos Rivoire • His father came to Massachusetts in search of religious freedom. • Paul’s father changed his name to Paul Revere.

3. Who Was Paul Revere? • Young Paul went to the North Writing School in Boston. • His father taught him the art of gold and silversmithing. • Paul became well known as a silversmith. • His work was highly praised. WORD silversmith a person who makes objects out of silver TO KNOW

4. Location and Its Impact • Paul lived in the Northeast region of the United States. • Much of the Northeast was involved in the American fight for independence. Atlantic Ocean WORD independence free to make one’s own choices TO KNOW

5. Social Barriers • In Boston, Paul was surrounded by patriots who wanted political freedom from Britain. • Paul became a patriot to help fight for America’s independence. Paul Revere’s Statue near Old North Church in North End, Boston. patriot a person who loves, supports, and defends their country WORD TO KNOW

6. Adapted to Environment Build Background Knowledge: American Revolution • Paul Revere… • Active in politics • Leader of the Sons of Liberty • Active in the Boston Tea Party to protest British Taxation • Watched and reported on activities of the British • Was a messenger for the patriots WORD liberty freedom from control by another TO KNOW Revere’s Liberty Bowl was one of the most famous objects he made. WORD protest an event at which people speak out about an issue TO KNOW

7. Movements Paul Revere's Ride by William Wadsworth Longfellow • In 1775 Paul made his famous midnight ride. • He heard the British were going to arrest patriot leaders, John Hancock and Samuel Adams. • The British were planning to destroy military supplies in Concord. • Paul was going to warn his fellow patriots. • He set off for Lexington and then Concord. • Before leaving Boston, Paul set up a signal. • One lantern was to be hung in the bell-tower of Christ Church if the British were coming by land. • Two were to be hung if the British were coming by water. This is lantern is at the Concord Museum in Massachusetts.

8. Movements Continued • Paul made it to Lexington and warned John and Samuel. • Just outside of Lexington, on his way to Concord, Paul was caught by the British. • He was questioned, threatened, and then released without his horse. • Paul had to walk back to Lexington. • The next morning, April 19, 1775, British soldiers marched into Lexington…Patriots stood waiting. • The British ordered them to leave. • Then there was a shot, and the battle at Lexington kicked off the beginning of the Revolutionary War. • A second battle followed in Concord. • By 1783 the thirteen colonies had gained independence. • They formed a new country called the United States of America.

9. Movements Continued United Streaming: Paul Revere and the Minutemen

10. The Midnight Messenger • Paul continued to help in the patriot’s cause fighting in the war. • After the American Revolution he designed and printed the first continental money. • He made the first official seal of the colonies! The first official seal of the United States of America.

11. Character Traits Liberty • Paul contributed greatly to American independence. • Paul was a patriot during the American Revolution. • He fought for America’s freedom. • To value liberty means to want freedom from the control of others. • Revere and other patriots worked hard for liberty from British rule Diligence • Diligence is hard work. • Paul Revere worked at many types of jobs to take care of his family. Patriotism