Paul Revere’s willpower led him to numerous achievements. Volunteering to fight the French in upstate New York, ultimately led him to surpass his…
Paul Revere served many big accomplishments in American History. He was part of the Sons of Liberty, which was a group of men who promoted American Independence. Before Revere’s achievements, he was just an average guy who worked as an engraver and a silversmith. From time to time, Revere would contribute to protests and make anti-British cartoons and posters. He also did an extremely important accomplishment which led America freeing the British. Paul Revere is very important in American History because alerted many about independence, justice, and the coming of British forces.…
Who- Paul Revere was the son of Huguenot silversmith, Apollos Rivoire. Paul Revere’s mom is Deborah Hitchborn. Paul Revere was a very smart person, developing skills in silversmithing and dentistry. Paul Revere became very rich both through inheritance and his skill. During the later years of his life, he became interested in American independence. Born January 1stt eh was a smart, resourceful, driven young man. Unfortunately his father died while Paul was only 19. In 1757 he was married to Sarah Orne. Fortunately she died in 1773. He retired in 1811 at the of 76 and died in May 10 1818.…
Ever wonder if something you are reading is not real or inaccurate? In “Paul Revere and the American Revolution” which is written by: Ethel Adams and it is about Paul Revere and The American Revolution. The story “Paul Revere’s Ride” is by: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and it has many inaccuracies. This story is about Paul Revere’s Ride. The Third story is called “How Accurate Was Longfellow’s Poem?”…
Time for casting cannons.” This is a quote by Paul Revere, a famous person from the Revolutionary War. This report will feature his childhood, accomplishments, and other interesting information.…
Paul Revere is an extremely important folk tale hero in history. His story is that he supposedly alerted the guards of Lexington that the British were coming. This was all taking place during the Boston tea party. The painting of Paul Revere was created and painted by John Copley. He was a painter with amazing talent that created an extremely realistic painting of the ever so famous Paul Revere. He used oil paints and got everything down to the finest detail. An example of this would be the eyes. The eyes are extremely realistic especially for that place in time. The face is extremely detailed along with the hair. It has a baroque feeling in that the way the portrait was made and the face of Paul Revere. The master who made this painting put…
As a founding father of the United States, playing a pivotal role in the formation of the American Republic while making innovations in science and literature, Benjamin Franklin may be regarded as one of the most influential figures in American history. Though the roles he played may have been subtle, he was a crucial figure in the development of the political and social culture in America. His intelligence and audacity was demonstrated throughout all periods of his life making him a renowned American. Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706 to Abiah Folger and Josiah Franklin. His father intended for Ben to enter in the clergy, but being one of ten children, his father could not afford to send him to more than one year of schooling.…
1:The American Revolution is when the 13 American colonies overthrew Great Britain's rule. After they won the war America was governed by the Articles of Confederation. The war caused a great debt and the newly founded government realized they did not have the authority to levy taxes; therefore, they developed the Constitutional Convention which led to revising the Articles of Confederation. 2: George Washington was an influential leader because he listened and considered the people’s opinions, while still humble and confident he could lead them. Furthermore, he had previous experience from serving in other wars.…
Patrick Henry was born in May of 1736 in Hanover County, Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Burguesses and wrote persuasive speeches that opened the eyes of the colonists and make them see that they were being enslaved. Patrick Henry was the seed of motivation, and the driving force that the colonist needed in order to be free and stand up for what they think its fair. He was important to the revolutionary war efforts because, he encourage people to fight for their rights and not give up.…
Firstly, the Revolutionary War brought change to America economically. The United States would gain land after their victory over Great Britain. However, the land that was gained was viewed as being unfairly taken by the Indians. The Seneca Chiefs, in a letter written to George Washington, stated that the United States, “demanded [a] great country,” and that, “All the lands of which [the Indians had] been speaking of belonged to the Six Nations. No part of it ever belonged to the King of England and he could never give it to [the Americans].…
Essie and her husband, Joseph Franklin, a fellow Mississippian, worked hard to obtain success. They did not have expensive higher education degrees that some blacks may have today; however, what they had were common sense, disciple, perseverance; and a determination to obtain their dreams. Given this, they acquired homes in some of California's most affluence middle-class communities, and by America's standards, they were successful. Though Essie was successful, she, nevertheless, did not allow the material trappings to change her in any way. She kept her head about her.…
After the French and Indian war, British parliament executed several laws that seemed unfair to the colonists in order to recover from the expensive war. Laws consisted of housing British troops and paying taxes on items like tea, sugar, stamps, etc. The British government argued that the best option was to raise taxes on colonists. On march 5th, 1770 colonists reached a critical point in which they felt the need to take violent actions towards the mother country. On this particular day colonists opened fire against the British troops which became known as the Boston massacre or the incident on king street. News regarding the incident spread throughout the colonies via letters or images like Paul revere’s popular depiction of the Boston massacre.…
Paul Revere was not a unique hero before the battle of Lexington.Paul Revere and his friend were planning something that was going to impact history.On April 18-19, 1775 on a late night evening paul and his friend were going to warn the people that the british are coming to take away their freedom.When they had their plan ready paul said “If the British march by land or sea from the town to-night,hang a lantern aloft in the belfry-arch of the North-church-tower,as a signal-light,One if by land,and two if by sea.Paul was going to warn the people by riding his horse,signals of the lanterns,and mouth.The poem only tells about paul and his friend how paul was the big heroic person that saved them all.I understand why people think he's a big hero…
The effects on America from the revolution were liberty, freedom, and self government. It made a huge impact on the society today. The Americans would not have as many rights today without the war. Pros of the American Revolution we have freedom, liberty, and a self-government. Because of the people who fought in the war had a lot of dedication and motivation. If we would not have had the war, we would not have influenced England to give our country more rights. “Once more we are again collected and collecting our new army of both ends of the continent recruiting fast, and we shall be able to open the next campaign with sixty thousand men, well armed and clothed.” by, Thomas Paine. Nations last support/ motherland/ homeland security has been taken.…
The American Revolution concluded two centuries of British monarchy and aristocracy for most of the American colonies and gave a birth to the new nation, called The United States of America. The Revolutionary period was both terrifying and upsetting. To some it was a time of progress, while to others it led to dislocation. This war changed the way the American thinks in terms of freedom. According to Eric Foner “No idea is more fundamental to Americans’ sense of themselves as individuals and as a nation more than freedom.” (Foner). The American Revolution carried noteworthy and historic consequences such as free suffrage, religious freedom, equality, bring to an end the lifelong indentured servitude, and the role of women in American…