Paul Reveres Ride

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Paul Reveres Ride

• Comprehension Review

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Identify the following as TRUE or FALSE.
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The Boston Tea Party took place on December 16,
1773.
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TRUE
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The Sons of Liberty was an organization that
supported the King of England.
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FALSE

• The Sons of Liberty wanted to gain independence
  from England.

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William Dawes was the only rider to make it to
Concord.
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FALSE

• Dr. Samuel Prescott was the only rider to make it
  to Concord.

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The Revolutionary War lasted 8 years from 1775 to
1783.
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TRUE
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Two lanterns in the belfry meant that the British
were coming by sea.
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TRUE
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The following questions are SHORT ANSWERS.
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Paul Revere was born in what year?What
year did he die?
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1735and 1818
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What was the name of the event that Paul Revere
and others participated in to protest high
British taxes?
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Boston Tea Party
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List 3 occupations of Paul Revere.
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silversmithgoldsmithbellmakerdentistengraveri
nventor
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When did Paul Revere make his famous ride?Give
M/D/Y
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April 18, 1775
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What river separated Paul Revere from the Old
North Church?
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Charles River
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What will serve as a signal that the British are
coming? Where will the signal be located?
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Lanterns placed in the Old North Church.
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What is the name of the British ship mentioned in
the poem?
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Somerset
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Name two reasons that Paul Revere and the other
two riders were sent to Concord.
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They were sent to warn their leaders (John
Hancock and Samuel Adams) and to protect the
guns and ammunition that was hidden there.
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According to the poem, where was Paul Revere at
midnight?
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Medford
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Where was Paul at 100 AM?
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Lexington
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Where was Paul at 200 AM?
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Concord
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The following questions deal with VOCABULARY.
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What is another name for foot soldiers?
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grenadiers
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Gloomy means
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somber
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A faint, unsteady light is a
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glimmer
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To stay on means to..
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Linger.
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Whats another word for walk?
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tread
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If you dont have fear, you are.
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fearless
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Whats another word for horse?
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steed
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If something is caused to look larger, it is
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magnified
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If I am from Great Britain, I am
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British
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A tower for bells is also called a.
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belfry
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A denying or standing up against authority is a ..
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defiance
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Your destiny is called your
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fate
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Congratulations! Youve reached the end of the
review.

• Now, its up to you to study for the test.

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This presentation was created with the help of
Sara L. Hutchinson.

• April 29, 2008