How did Revere alert the colonial militia of the British's approach?
By a lantern shine
By a smoke signal
By a bell ring
By a horse-ride
Answer
Paul Revere alerted the colonial militia of the British's approach by riding on horseback from Boston to Lexington and Concord. He warned them that the British were coming to seize the colonial arms and ammunition. Revere's ride is considered one of the most important events in the lead-up to the American Revolution.
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