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Paul Revere: Big Accomplishments In American History
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Paul Revere served many big accomplishments in American History. He was part of the Sons of Liberty, which was a group of men who promoted American Independence. Before Revere’s achievements, he was just an average guy who worked as an engraver and a silversmith. From time to time, Revere would contribute to protests and make anti-British cartoons and posters. He also did an extremely important accomplishment which led America freeing the British. Paul Revere is very important in American History because alerted many about independence, justice, and the coming of British forces.
Paul Revere was also very patriotic. He attended many historical events such as the Boston Tea Party, the Boston Massacre, the Stamp Act and much more.

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