
5: "Delenda est Bostonia:" a Congress, Paul Rides, & the First Shot at Lexington
History That Doesn't Suck
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'Sir, May I Crave Your Name?'
Paul revere was captured by british troops on his way to warn Americans of the coming war. He and three other messengers were taken back to lexington, a small town near Boston. They are held captive for several days before being released with no charges brought against them. The men eventually make their way out into the open where they can see the British army marching toward them.
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