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The American Revolution Boston, Massachusetts The Man, the Myth, and the Milestone By Pamela DeAngelo US History I Danvers Public Schools Image © Getty Images

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Paul Revere's Famous Ride Listen my children and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five; Hardly a man is now alive Who remembers that famous day and year.

Anticipation Guide Directions: Based upon what you already know about the American Revolution, decided whether the following statements are true or false.

Anticipation Guide Paul Revere’s message was to warn all Massachusetts towns from Boston to Concord that the Red Coats were coming. Paul Revere was an instant hero, known all around the country for his patriotic ride and inspired many others to risk their lives for freedom.

Anticipation Guide continued Paul Revere was the only man sent to deliver a message from Boston to Concord. Paul Revere was captured and questioned by the British.

Primary Source Discovery Use Paul Revere’s account of his famous ride to correct your anticipation guide.

Compare and Contrast Make a Venn Diagram to organize the similarities and differences between Paul Revere’s account of April 18, 1775 and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s account

Analyze Which document is a primary source and why? What factors could skew the accuracy of the primary source? Identify 1 example.

Forming an Opinion Write a statement, a formal declaration of your beliefs on the following topic: Should Paul Revere be remembered as he is today? Why or why not? Use 3 examples to support your opinion, information should come from the analysis work you just completed.

Lexington and Concord Thousands of patriots played important yet unnoticed roles in the American Revolution. Why don’t we remember them all? Many civilians sent messages from Boston to western Massachusetts on the night of April 18, Why?

Lexington and Concord Arsenal at Concord John Hancock and Sam Adams at Concord The weapons and Revolutionary leaders were moved before the British arrived. 70 Minute Men from Lexington met 700 British Regulars on the morning of April 19, 1775.

Lexington and Concord

No one knows who fired the first shot. 15 minute skirmish, the British moved on to Concord. 8 Minute Men killed, 1 British soldier killed So why is this event known as “The shot heard around the world.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Concord Hymn 1837

“A Glorious Day” Significance: Ignited the Continental Congress to: 1.form the Continental Army 2.appoint a commander 3. authorize the printing of paper money to pay the troops 4. form a committee to handle foreign affairs.

Address to the Soldiers, ground their arms

View of Boston1775 Boston assembles and prepares for war.

Map of Attack

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View of the Attack on Bunker’s Hill View of the Attack on Bunker's Hill, with the Burning of Charles Town, June 17, Engraving by Lodge after the drawing by Millar, n.d.

Americans Defeat the British at Boston Is this the end? Predict what will England do next based on their strengths?

To be continued…