Paul Revere

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This paper discusses the life and times of Paul Revere, one of America's more celebrated and controversial historical figures. Specifically the paper looks at Revere's early life as well as the events which precipitated the American Revolution. More than that, the paper looks at the details of Revere's ride on the evening of April 18-19, 1775 inasmuch as no other country horse ride in American history contributed to so much change.

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"Paul Revere's midnight ride to Lexington to tell Samuel Adams and John Hancock that British soldiers were pushing forth to capture them has become a part of American lore. However, while Revere's actions on the evening of April 18-19, 1775, are well-known to most Americans, his life story is generally not. The following paper will briefly discuss the early life of Paul Revere as well as offering some background into the revolutionary war. Moreover, time will be devoted to looking at the details of Revere's actions that memorable night - actions which changed his life and, quite possibly, the course of the war."

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