Paul Revere Quick Review

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What does it mean to 'Spread the alarm'?

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To warn the people.

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What is the author's attitude toward Paul Revere?

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He is admired and impressed by him.

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What did one lantern hang on the Old North Church mean to the colonists?

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British were coming by land.

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What day and year was Paul Revere's ride?

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April 18, 1775.

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Who was Paul Revere?

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A patriot known for his midnight ride to warn the colonists of British troops.

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What is the significance of the Old North Church?

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It was used to signal the route of the British troops.

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What does the phrase 'One if by land, two if by sea' refer to?

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It refers to the signal system used to warn colonists of British troop movements.

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What role did Paul Revere play in the American Revolution?

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He was a messenger who alerted the colonists about the British advance.

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What was the outcome of Paul Revere's ride?

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It helped mobilize the colonial militia against the British.

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What is a midnight ride?

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A journey taken at night to deliver an important message.