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Paul Revere's Life
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Paul Revere Born
Paul Revere was born on the first day of the New Year. -
French and Indian War
The war fought between the french and the british over control of western territory. -
Military Life Introduced
Paul Revere was introduced to his military life when he took part in the british attack on Crown Point as lietenant of the Continental Army. -
Marries Sarah Orne
Thier marriage produced 8 children. -
Stamp Act
The stamp act was passed by Parliament and took effect in its colonies. -
Quartering Act
The Quartering act takes effect in the 13 Colonies. -
Stamp Act Denounced
Patrick Henry makes a speech that daringly denounces the Stamp Act. -
Sons of Liberty Formed
The Sons of Liberty are secretly formed as a Patriot group. -
Declaratory Act
The Declaratory Act Insured the kings rule over the colonies. -
Townshend Acts
The Townshend Acts taxed the colonists so that military and government oficials could be paid higher salarys. -
Boston Massacre
Paul Revere was a witness of the event. He then drew an engraving. -
Marries Rachel Walker
Shortly after Sarah dies, Revere marries Ms. Walker and has another 8 children. -
Part of Boston Tea Party
Revere dressed up as one of the indians who threw the tea overboard. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea party occured over the tea act which taxed goods like tea. -
The First Shots of the Revolution are fired
The first shots of the Revolution where fired by an unknown person at Lexington and Concord. -
Midnight Ride
Revere made his courier ride across the charles river to charleston then rode to Lexington to alert Sam Adams and John Hancock of the approaching British forces. -
Stamp Act Repealed
Shortly After Patrick Henry's speech, Parliament repeals the Stamp Act. -
Commanded Castle William
During the Revolution, Paul Revere commanded Castle William. -
Became Boston's Health Ofiicer
Paul Revere became the lead health ofiicer of the city of Boston in 1799. -
Died
Paul Revere died May 10, 1818.
