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The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was when England taxed the colonist. Revere heard about the Stamp Act in 1765 and along with many other patriots thought it was unfair.
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The Sons of Liberty
In the summer of 1765 a group of people formed The Sons of Liberty which stood up against the unjust British demands.
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The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was when British Soldiers shot upon colonist. Paul Revere was a witness to this.
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Paul Revere's mission
At 10o'clock Paul Revere was in Boston and was sent by Joseph Warren to go to Lexington to inform Samuel Adams and John Hancock that there were a number of boats to recieve them, as well as British soldiers marching.
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Almost to Charlestown
It was 11 o'clock when Paul was almost to Charlestown Common towards Cambridge. It was here were he saw two officers on horseback but they could not catch him.
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Arrives in Lexington
At 1 o'clock in the morning Paul rides into Lexington.
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Crossing the Bridge
At Midnight, Paul Revere crossed the bridge at Medford town.
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Paul makes it to Concord Town.
Revere makes it to Concord at 2 o' clock and spreads the word of the British.
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Revere is Captured
After dilvering the message Paul was capture by a group of soldiers.
(The Deposition pg. 312)