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A portrait of Paul Revere (en.wikipedia.org) |
There are lots of things that can make a person a hero. For example, they can be brave, strong, or have perseverance. One of the many heroes of the Revolutionary War was Paul Revere. He is a hero because he was brave to fight in such a big war.
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Paul Revere on his midnight ride (collider.com) |
Paul Revere was born on December 21st, 1734. He died on May 10th, 1818. His mother was named Deborah, and his father was named Apollos. He had a wife named Sarah Orne, but then he divorced and married Rachel Walker. He was 1 of 16 kids, and he had kids himself. Their names were Joseph Warren, Mary, Deborah was named after his mom, Isanna, John, and Joshua. He grew up in northern Boston, Massachusetts, and he fought for the Americans in the Revolutionary War. His accomplishment during the war was his midnight ride. From around 9 PM to 10 PM, Paul Revere rode the streets warning the colonists that the British were marching their way, Their march was supposed to be a secret, so it was crucial for the colonists to be prepared. A major event in his life outside the war was his father's death in February 1756. He was killed in the French and Indian War.
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The plaque in front of Paul Revere's house (foodtoursboston.com) |
Paul Revere was a hero in many ways. He showed leadership because he was the one who warned everyone and gathered them to fight. He also became a major in the army. He showed bravery because he was one of the many colonists who signed the Declaration of Independence. It was brave because the leaders of England could have gotten very angry with them if the Americans didn't win the war. He showed perseverance because he didn't just stop after his midnight ride. He kept fighting, and in the end, America was the winner of the war.
In conclusion, Paul Revere was a hero in a lot of ways. There were many heroes involved in this war, and Paul Revere was definitely one of them. He was one of the many American soldiers who risked their lives to fight for their freedom. Paul Revere was a true hero of the American Revolution.
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