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

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

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

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

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

Adapted to Environment Paul Revere… 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 Build Background Knowledge: American Revolution Revere’s Liberty Bowl was one of the most famous objects he made. liberty freedom from control by another protest an event at which people speak out about an issue

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

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

Movements Continued United Streaming: Paul Revere and the Minutemen

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

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