Why was Paul Revere an important patriot during the time of the Revolution?

Question

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i know he warned us that the british were coming but Dr. Samuel Prescott and William Dawes arrived at Lexington with the same message as him. so any other reason that he would be important?

Answer 1

After the Boston Tea Party in 1773, at which Revere was also possibly present, Revere began work as a messenger for the Boston Committee of Public Safety, often riding messages to New York and Philadelphia about the political unrest in the city. In 1774, Britain closed the port of Boston and began to quarter soldiers in great numbers all around Boston. At this time Revere's silver business was much less lucrative, and was largely in the hands of his son, Paul Revere Jr. As 1775 began, revolution was in the air and Revere was more involved with the Sons of Liberty than ever.


Upon returning to Boston in 1776, he was commissioned a Major of infantry in the Massachusetts militia in April of that year. In November he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel of artillery, and was stationed at Castle William, defending Boston harbor, finally receiving command of this fort. He served in an expedition to Rhode Island in 1778, and in the following year participated in the disastrous Penobscot Expedition. After his return he was accused of having disobeyed the orders of one of his commanding officers, and dismissed from the militia. Revere returned to his businesses at this time. He later obtained a formal court-martial which exonerated him.

Answer 2

He is known best, for what's known as "Paul Revere's Midnight Ride". After America declared its independance from England, Americans expected England to respond with an attack. During this time, Americans would watch the coasts for any British ships, so they could warn of an attack. Paul Revere helped warn the Americans of the British attacking, at the beginning of the revolutionary war. His role has helped earn him the title "Messenger of The Revolution".

This website should be helpful.
http://www.patriotresource.com/people/revere.html

Answer 3

He was no more important than any of the others of his time and location. The revolution was not dependant on him alone nor did he do anything spectacular.

What makes him so famous is that a poem was written that featured him as the star. In fact, he was captured by the British before he finished his ride. there was another person, whom history has all but forgotten, who was the person who spread the word and succesfully completed his mission.

Rever was a silversmith. He left many works in various areas around his home and these are rare and costly collectors pieces today.

It is like the house of seven gables in Salem. There are houses with more than 7 in the same area built around the same period But - only one has a story written about it. Like Paul Revere, that is what makes him, and it, so famous.

Answer 4

By warning the Minutemen that the British were coming, they had enough time to be ready to fight, thus giving them an advantage in the battle.

Answer 5

Actually I think he got captured pretty early on. The main reason he's famous is the poem. I guess it was easier to rhyme Revere than the other guys' names.

Answer 6

let think. he warned the us troops the British were coming

Answer 7

he was a minuteman who warned the americans that the brittish were coming..so they could prepare for the battle ahead.

Answer 8

cuz he was the one who told us that the british were coming without him we might have lost the war

Answer 9

Gee.. "The British are coming!"... ring any bells?

Answer 10

yep