Paul Revere

Revere and his father had the same job. What were they?

• silversmiths

• soldiers

• factory workers

• political officers

Why did Paul dislike the British?

• He did not like how they parked their boats in Boston Harbor.

• His father taught him that the British were unfair.

• He did not like how the colonists were forced to pay the British Taxes.

• None of the above.

What happened to Revere's business because of the high taxes?

• He made so much that money he retired.

• People could buy more of his products.

• The British bought large amounts of silver.

• Sales slowed down.

What were the "Sons of Liberty"?

• The sons of British leaders.

• Paul Revere's brothers

• A political group of American Patriots who wanted liberty.

• A group of political leaders who wanted people to pay higher taxes.

What protest took place in 1775 against the British?

• Boston Tea Party

• Boston Revolt

• Boston Massacre

• None of the above

Who were the 2 main riders who had the job of warning Samuel Adams and John Hancock?

• Paul Revere and Dr. Joseph Warren

• Paul Revere and John Hancock

• Paul Revere and Robert Newman

• Paul Revere and William Dawes

How many lanterns was Robert Newman supposed to hang if the British were coming by sea?

• none

• one

• two

• three

Why was Paul Revere's ride so important?

• He helped the colonists prepare to fight the British.

• He was the fastest person on horseback.

• A poem was written about him.

• He was able to stop the British from collecting taxes.

How did Paul Revere become a famous name in 1861?

• his silversmith products were sold all over the world

• a book was written about him

• a poem was written about him

• he was awarded the Medal of Accomplishment.

What happened after Revere rode toward Concord to warn the soldiers there?

• The passage doesn't tell me.

• He made it there without being seen.

• He got off his horse and decided to walk.

• He was captured, but escaped.