Paul Revere Chloe Olson Revolutionary War Biography 5th Grade Literacy May 11 , 2017 How many people can tell all their friends that they were the one who did the great ride? Only one, named Paul Revere. Paul lived a very exciting life. His early life, adult life were full of changes and surprises he also had a huge contribution to the Revolutionary War. Paul Revere’s early life was very interesting. Paul was born January 1st, 1734 in Boston Massachusetts. His mother’s name was Deborah Revere. His father’s name was Apollos Revere. He also had 12 siblings. His father trained him to be a silversmith. Paul’s father was a French immigrant. When he turned 15 his father died. Paul's adult life was pretty exciting.
Born on July 6th, 1747, John Paul’s father was a gardener and grew up in the slums of southwest Scotland. John Paul at 12 years old was sailing the seas as an apprentice. Apprenticing under a merchant whose name was John Younger, John Paul was a cabin boy and sailed all over under Younger. Sailing across the Atlantic, John Paul made it to Fredericksburg, Virginia to visit his older brother, William. In 1766, Younger’s merchant business had gone under and failed.
The author of this book through historical primary record such as diary entries, letters, poems, autobiographies and many other historical items has shared the true heroism of Paul Revere as well as others who defended and even died for the Rebel cause. Revere is documented doing such things as riding all over New England to share the movement of Gage’s men for months, burying a trunk full of documents during the Lexington Attack, and being fearless during his capture by Regulars from the Kings Own. Fisher leaves the reader with a better understanding of the patriotic man that Revere was willing to sacrifice everything for the rebel cause, not just lack of sleep on a cold New England night but he could not return home to his wife and children after this exhausting night warning all of the towns that Lexington and Concord were to be invaded and informing and convincing Handcock and Adams that they needed to go into hiding to keep the cause
Paul Revere’s Ride - Book Review In an attempt to portray an accurate history of Paul Revere’s life, David Hackett Fischer, author of Paul Revere’s Ride gives an in-depth story of his life from birth to death. The author's writing style easily shows why popular stereotypes and legends do not precisely explain what Paul Revere did during and before the American Revolution. In the first chapter of the novel, the plot is set by explaining the events leading up the birth of Paul Revere. This is something that the author does well, since having the little knowledge given about Paul Revere’s parents and their descent helps with understanding Paul Revere’s morals, and why he chose to perform certain actions through his lifetime.
Colonial America saw numerous contributors to the American Revolution, key leaders that presented significant, lasting impressions that remained as historic developments in United States history. The period of the American Revolution, as most periods of early development are, was arguably the most significant time for the country. While the “Founding Fathers” are traditionally labeled as the most influential early Americans, numerous other figures were equally vital in establishing the foundation and independence of the United States. The early New England silversmith, Paul Revere was a paragon of these figures. Revere would play an instrumental role in the Revolution and American politics continually through the genesis of the country.
“Paul Revere was a successful silversmith” stated the Story “Paul Revere and the American Revolution” by Ethel Ames also that same poem has put how he rode away from the British to warn the Americans that the British were coming. On the other hand, The poem “Paul Revere's ride” by Henry Longfellow was about how he warned the Americans about the British with a lantern by himself. A different poem called “How accurate was Longfellow's poem” by Franklin Johnson. states how Henry Longfellow the person who wrote “Paul Revere's ride” was not accurate. Now, Longfellow had one person, Paul Revere, when there were actually three people. Samuel Prescott and William Dawes were the two other people that were there to help him with his ride.
Pauling was born on February 28, 1901. His birthplace was in Portland Oregon. His father, Herman, was a pharmacist, and his mother, Lucy. Not long after Pauling’s birth, his family moved to the nearby farming town of Condon. Herman died of an ulcer and the family had to return back to Portland, where they lived in poverty.
The midnight ride is one of the most iconic moments in history. Paul Revere is most known for his contribution to the American Revolution. He helped the Revolution and may have saved Lexington and Concord. On April 15, 1775, Revere was sent to warn military leaders and the rest of the population that the British army was marching on the towns of Lexington and Concord to take ammunition.
Revere’s Perilous Plight Paul Revere, an honorable figure in United States history, has been recognized throughout centuries for his courageous and astute actions as he warned his fellow colonists of the impending danger of war against Great Britain. Although Revere did not journey alone to alert the people of Massachusetts that a potential battle was brewing, the popular poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow called “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere” immortalized him.
If I had to pick who was my favorite historical figure or the one that made the greatest contributions to society during the Age of Revolution, my choice would be John Adams. Adams’ writings fought for the rights of American colonists. He was viewed as one of America 's important constitutional scholars. No other man worked as hard or played as important as role in the movement for independence. One of the ways John Adams contributed to the American Revolution was by serving in both the First and the Second Continental Congresses.
Two Sides to Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride Although many people know that Paul Revere was a savior of the Colonies, many are unaware that he was not the only hero of the night. In fact, Paul Revere actually failed in his quest. Many also interpret his journey differently than others; some poetic, such as Henry Longfellow, the author of “Paul Revere’s Ride,” which elaborates and emphasizes Revere; some historical, such as Ethel Ames’ “Paul Revere and the American Revolution,” which focuses more on accuracy; others who debate, such as Franklin Johnson in his essay “How Accurate was Longfellow’s Poem?”, which points out both the negatives and the positives to Longfellow’s poem. Despite this, both authors (Ames and Longfellow) wrote pieces of work that tell of the story of Paul Revere and are written using such different styles of writing prose that they can be compared.
Young Paul with no mother had to live with only a father. Her father was his influence to do great. He began to work with his father at school, and sing at his father church. Paul lived in poverty and hardships but his father teach him how to work hard, to fight for his believe, pursue his dream, and to help other people in time of needs. Paul Robeson went to Somerville high school, New Jersey.
Before the Revolutionary War Paul Revere made his famous journey to Lexington and Concordto warn the colonists that the British were coming. Two documents that are about his famous journey are Paul Revere’s Ride: His own story and Paul Revere’s Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Paul revere’s Ride:
Benedict Arnold’s significance and influence in the Revolutionary War The Continental Army Arnold started the war off by organizing a militia in his hometown and was voted the captain. Arnold partnered with Ethan Allen’s Green Mountain Boys to capture Fort Ticonderoga. Ticonderoga was one of the first major victories for the colonies. Saratoga
Beginning to grow less famous, he never gave up. Paul fought for his freedom until he died in 1976. Paul’s father was a runaway slave, and his family suffered many hardships. In 1915 he joined Rutgers University where he highly excelled in sports, and became an honors student. After Rutgers in 1919, Paul attended a law school where he met his future wife, Eslanda.
I am able to relate to Paul more than other characters because he is an ordinary guy who thinks about simple ideas. He is only at a point where he has "his parents, some enthusiasm, a few hobbies, and [his] school" (Remarque 26). His possessions resemble a typical teenager's life which I can rely to because all we have is our parents, hobbies, and school. In addition, he describes him and his friends as “old folks” who were teenagers a “long time ago” (Remarque 24). Like a typical teenager, Paul thinks that he is ready to deal with war and other conflicts, but in reality, he is still a young adult that has not experienced life.