I took a test question like this, do NOT pick selling war bonds.
I'm not completely sure of this since there is no given dates or country, but it may be the Civil War Conscription Laws.
Answer:
North Carolina joined the Confederacy
Explanation:
The historical figure being referred to in this passage would be "Paul Revere," since this poem is meant to chronicle Paul Revere's famous ride to warn of the British approach.
A canon? im not sure though