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To: lbryce
Nope, the Revolution started when the AMERICAN Militia were aroused by Paul Revere AND William Dawes on the night of April 18th to mount a defense of vital munitions and leaders from the British soldiers.

"Listen my children and you shall hear,
Of the Midnight ride of Paul Revere ...

Is this still taught in our schools?

7 posted on 04/19/2014 2:08:21 PM PDT by SES1066 (Quality, Speed or Economical - Any 2 of 3 except in government - 1 at best but never #3!)
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To: SES1066

You mean these American patriots were defending against the seizure of firearms and ammunition?

Wotta a concept! Anti-gun control!


13 posted on 04/19/2014 5:13:19 PM PDT by EarlT357
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To: SES1066

It’s a good story, but Revere was not very effective.


14 posted on 04/19/2014 5:33:14 PM PDT by Vermont Lt (If you want to keep your dignity, you can keep it. Period........ Just kidding, you can't keep it.)
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To: SES1066
"Listen my children and you shall hear, Of the Midnight ride of Paul Revere ... Is this still taught in our schools?

No doubt replaced with a medley of Maya Angelou's ramblings.
16 posted on 04/19/2014 7:00:43 PM PDT by Trod Upon (Every penny given to film and TV media companies goes right into enemy coffers. Starve them out!)
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