Why is Paul Revere's contribution important to our society?

Paul Revere made important contributions to our society, especially during the times of the Revolutionary War. Paul Revere’s most famous contribution occurred the night of April 18 when the British army began to move out of Boston and head toward Lexington. Paul Revere alerted John Hancock and Samuel Adams that the British were on their way to the countryside. The colonists knew the British hoped to capture both John Hancock and Samuel Adams because the British viewed them as the leaders of the colonial opposition in Massachusetts. Both John Hancock and Samuel Adams were able to escape because of Paul Revere’s warning. His actions reflected the resolve of the colonists to defeat the British.

Paul Revere did serve in the colonial army in the Revolutionary War. His role was an undistinguished one. After the war ended, Paul Revere successfully developed his business, which was a foundry and hardware business. Because of his business, the navy was able to develop copper-bottomed ships.