Flashcards on Paul Revere's Ride

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Who is famously known for his midnight ride to warn the American colonists of British troops' movements?

Paul Revere

When did Paul Revere make his famous ride?

April 18, 1775

Where did Paul Revere start his ride?

Boston

Who did Paul Revere ride with during his midnight ride?

William Dawes and Samuel Prescott

What was the purpose of Paul Revere's ride?

To warn the American colonists of British troops' movements

Which towns did Paul Revere and his companions warn during their ride?

Lexington and Concord

What signal did Paul Revere and his companions use to communicate during their ride?

Lanterns in the Old North Church

Who wrote the poem 'Paul Revere's Ride'?

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

What is the famous phrase from the poem 'Paul Revere's Ride'?

'One if by land, and two if by sea'

What was the outcome of Paul Revere's ride?

The American colonists were prepared for the British troops at the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

Why is Paul Revere's ride considered significant in American history?

It helped rally support for the American Revolution and played a role in the start of the Revolutionary War.

Which key details from Paul Revere's ride were romanticized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem?

The lanterns in the Old North Church and the phrase 'One if by land, and two if by sea.'

What mode of transportation did Paul Revere use for his ride?

Horseback

Who were the British troops that Paul Revere warned the colonists about?

The Regulars (British Army soldiers)

What was the outcome of the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

The British suffered heavy losses and the American Revolution began.

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When did Paul Revere make his famous ride?



Who is famously known for his midnight ride to warn the American colonists of British troops' movements?



What was the purpose of Paul Revere's ride?



Who did Paul Revere ride with during his midnight ride?



Where did Paul Revere start his ride?



What signal did Paul Revere and his companions use to communicate during their ride?



Who wrote the poem 'Paul Revere's Ride'?



What is the famous phrase from the poem 'Paul Revere's Ride'?



What did Paul Revere and his companions warn the towns of during their ride?



Why is Paul Revere's ride considered significant in American history?



What was the outcome of the Battles of Lexington and Concord?




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