The Patriot

View the movie The Patriot (available for in-library use) In a short paper answer the following questions.

Overall:

Based upon your knowledge of the Revolution, was the movie historically accurate? Why or why not? Provide examples.

Attitudes: (answer 2 of the following questions)

How does the issue of the French and Indian War impact attitudes of Americans toward supporting or opposing Independence? Does the French and Indian war influence Americans' perception of France?

What motivations do South Carolinians have for fighting against the British?

How do the British view loyalists? How did the practices of Loyalist and Patriot militias encourage the development of opposition?

Though they were not able to vote, what role did women play in encouraging Independence?

Fighting: (answer 2 of the following questions)

How were wounded soldiers typically treated by the British Army? How did the issue of giving and receiving quarter govern the actions of soldiers?

How are battles fought in the open field? How is Horatio Gates portrayed in the movie?

What tactics do the Americans under the control of Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson) fight? How do their military targets and tactics differ from British tactics?

How do post-war concerns govern British military conduct and methods? What are the issues of proper deportment of the officers that causes concern from Lord Cornwallis and Benjamin Martin?

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