Paul Revere's Contribution To The American Revolution
Paul Revere is mostly known for his Midnight Ride at Lexington and Concord, but he did many more contributions to the American Revolution. Revere was born January 1, 1735 in Boston Massachusetts. His father, Apollos Rivoire, was a French immigrant who came to America at the age of 13. On the other hand, his mother ,Deborah Hichborn, was a Boston native and the daughter of an artisan family. According to www.theamericanrevolution.org , Revere had a good education. He was taught the art of gold and silversmithing from his father at the North Writing School. At the age of 19, Paul Revere’s father died making him the main source of income for his family, who lived in Boston, Massachusetts. He was married to Sarah Orne and had 8 children with her. After her lamentable death in 1773, he married Rachel Walker and had 8 more children. In total Paul Revere was the father of 16 children.
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He imported goods from England and ran a small hardware store until 1789. Revere opened the first copper rolling mill in North America. He retired in 1811 at the age of 76 putting his business in the hands of his sons and grandsons. According to www.biography.com he didn’t do any more major contributions to the American Revolution but he was respected for his work and charitiable contributions, including his involvement with Massachusetts. Revere’s involvement arose through his connections with members of local organizations and his business patrons set up a flame in the American Revolution with his contributions. Paul Revere died of natural causes May 10, 1818 in Boston, Massachusetts at the age of 83. He helped in the revolution in many different ways. Without Paul Revere the British probably would've invaded and would’ve arrested Samuel Adams and John Hancock. He was a very intelligent and respected man. What he did to contribute to the revolution is still memorable to this
As I stated earlier, he was mostly …show more content…
He imported goods from England and ran a small hardware store until 1789. Revere opened the first copper rolling mill in North America. He retired in 1811 at the age of 76 putting his business in the hands of his sons and grandsons. According to www.biography.com he didn’t do any more major contributions to the American Revolution but he was respected for his work and charitiable contributions, including his involvement with Massachusetts. Revere’s involvement arose through his connections with members of local organizations and his business patrons set up a flame in the American Revolution with his contributions. Paul Revere died of natural causes May 10, 1818 in Boston, Massachusetts at the age of 83. He helped in the revolution in many different ways. Without Paul Revere the British probably would've invaded and would’ve arrested Samuel Adams and John Hancock. He was a very intelligent and respected man. What he did to contribute to the revolution is still memorable to this