Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
A Grade 4 social studies worksheet covering the key events and figures of Paul Revere's Midnight Ride during the American Revolution.
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Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to recall information about Paul Revere's Midnight Ride.
1. What famous signal was used to alert the colonists about the British army's movement?
A ringing bell
Lanterns in a church steeple
Gunshots
A secret code word
2. What was Paul Revere's main goal during his ride?
To deliver a letter
To warn colonists about the British
To buy supplies
To explore new lands
3. Paul Revere made his famous ride on the night of April 18, .
4. The two towns Paul Revere warned were Lexington and .
5. Paul Revere rode alone on his midnight ride.
True
False
6. The British were trying to seize colonial military supplies.
True
False
7. Why was Paul Revere's ride so important to the American Revolution?
8. Look at the image below of Paul Revere. What do you think he is doing and why is it important?
