Paul Revere
1734–1818
Boston; Canton
Paul Revere was a Boston silversmith, engraver, messenger, and manufacturer. His metalworking required careful design and practical skill, while his political networks helped him carry important news. On April 18, 1775, he rode to warn that British troops were moving toward Lexington and Concord. Other riders and local people also spread the alarm, making it a community effort. Revere later expanded into bell casting and copper production, including a mill in Canton. His life connects the famous midnight ride with the less familiar history of skilled labor, business, and early American industry.
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Grades 6–8: dig deeper
How does learning about other alarm riders change a story centered on Paul Revere alone?
Follow the evidence.
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