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PAGES 23-45 And then what happened, Paul Revere? Author: Jean Fritz Genre: Biographical Slide 2 express Page 22 Meaning: Fast, direct, and non- stop. Sentence: Many people in the city will take the subway to get to work fast because it is an express route. Slide 3 sentries Page 22 Meaning: soldiers who watch for danger Sentence: These sentries guard Buckingham Palace so that it is safe for the royal family. Slide 4 patriot Page 25 Meaning: a person who loves and defends their country (a colonist against British rule) Sentence: This patriot is shown fighting against British rule and trying to win freedom for his fellow colonists. Slide 5 steeple Page 27 Meaning: a tall tower rising from the roof of a church Sentence: The churchs steeple was so tall that it almost seemed to be able to reach the clouds. Slide 6 revolution Page 41 Meaning: Promoting a radical political or social change; the war that gained our liberty from England Sentence: The American Revolution succeeded in securing the rights for American citizens by bringing about political change. Slide 7 spurs Page 28 Meaning: short spikes attached to the heels of a riders boots to urge a horse forward Sentence: The cowboys horse ran faster when he kicked it with his sharp spurs. Slide 8 succession Page 41 Meaning: a sequence Sentence: The dominoes fell one after the other in succession until none were left standing. Slide 9 foundry Page 43 Meaning: a place where metals are casted and molded Sentence: Bells were casted and molded at Paul Reveres foundry.