Paul Revere

By Crissy Turner

Early Years
Paul Revere was born in Massachusetts on December 21, 1734.

Pauls First Job

He went to school until he was 13.
Then he worked in his fathers silversmith shop. He learned to make silver spoons, jewelry, and teapots.

Military Life
Massachusetts Army The French and Indian War

Family Life
In 1757, Paul married Sarah Orne. They had eight children. Sarah died in 1773.

Paul and Sarah

Paul and Rachel He then married Rachel Walker. They had eight children.

Tensions Rise
The British government Taxes on tea and other items Patriots wanted to be free from Great Britain.

The Boston Tea Party

The British Tea Tax A dumping of tea into the Boston Harbor The Boston Tea Party And then there was a horse Paul - a messenger

 Paul received help from a friend. One lantern if by land. Two lanterns if by sea. Paul got an early start! The Patriots were ready to fight!

April 18, 1775

The Revolutionary War

The Patriots won the Revolutionary War. The colonies are now the United States of America.

After the War

Back to silversmithing! A hardware store? Whats next? Church bells

Paul Reveres Later Years

Pauls Family Paul Revere died on May 10, 1818.

Today, a statue of Paul Revere stands in Boston.

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