Question

What famous person rode through the streets outside Boston yelling, "The British are Coming."

a) Thomas Jefferson.
b) Samuel Adams.
c) Paul Revere.
d) John Hancock.

Answer 1

The person who famously warned of the British approach on the eve of the battles of Lexington and Concord was Paul Revere, although he was captured before completing his mission.

Step-by-step explanation:

The famous person who rode through the streets outside Boston yelling, "The British are coming" was Paul Revere. Despite being captured by the British and not completing his entire ride, Revere became a historical icon thanks to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, "Paul Revere's Ride." This event was part of a larger effort by American Patriots to alert the colonial militias of the British advance towards Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. The militia stores in Concord, along with rebel leaders such as Samuel Adams and John Hancock, were key targets for the British, but thanks to riders like Paul Revere and William Dawes, their plans were anticipated, allowing Patriots to prepare their defenses, which led to the skirmishes at Lexington and Concord, marking the beginning of the Revolutionary War.