Tension had been growing between the American colonies and their mother country, Britain, ever since the French and Indian War in 1763. Because of this, the colonies started drilling militia and stockpiling weapons and supplies. ... Paul Revere was part of a committee whose purpose was to spy on the British soldiers and the American loyalists. ... Paul Revere is one of America's many heroes who helped bring about victory against Britain in the Revolutionary War. ...

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