THE NIGHT RIDER

. What historical event that took place on April 18, 1775, is described on this page?

• Paul Revere yelling "The British are coming"

• Paul Revere’s ride

Which way were the British soldiers going to Concord from Boston?

• by boat across the Charles River

• by foot

How did Paul Revere know the British soldiers were going this way?

• Two lanterns were hung in the belfry

• One lantern was hung in the belfry

Why did Paul Revere ride?

• He rode to warn colonists that the British soldiers were headed to Concord, so they could be prepared.

• He rode because he was escaping from the British soldiers who were in Concord.

Was Paul Revere the only person who rode toward Concord to try to warn the colonists?

• Yes, the colonists were afraid of the British soldiers and no one wanted to take the risk.

• No, other patriots including William Dawes and Samuel Prescott also rode to warn the colonists

According to historians, how did Paul Revere warn colonists?

• He yelled "The British are comin!" and so the Colonists got ready to fight.

• He quietly let colonists along his route know that the British soldiers were on their way.