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Early Years Born in He was named Paul after his father. He learned to make objects from gold and silver from his father. He lived near Boston Harbor. »Paul Revere’s birthplace

Accomplishment During His/Her Life He was a member of the Sons of Liberty. He used his skills as a silversmith to make the famous Liberty Bowl. He helped protest British taxes the colonists thought were unfair. As a mail carrier, he carried important papers to colony leaders.

Character traits he possess He was diligent. He valued liberty and independence. He was brave.

Becoming Famous How & When On the night of April 18, 1775, British soldiers marched toward Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. They planned to attack the patriots. Paul Revere made his famous ride to warn the colonists that the British were coming.

How Paul Revere Changed America He worked hard for liberty from British rule by: protesting the tax on tea during the Boston Tea Party by working with Sons of Liberty by warning the militia that the British were coming

Special Talents He was a silversmith. He was a good horse rider. He printed bank notes which were used as paper money.

Where is he now? He died in 1818 at the age of 83. He is buried in Boston, Massachusetts.

Why I like or dislike Paul Revere I like Paul Revere because he was brave and he fought for freedom and independence from British rule during the American Revolution.

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