Part 1 The Patriot Movie Flashcard

Front

What sins is Benjamin Martin referring to at the beginning of the film?

Back

His actions during the French and Indian War

Front

What is a post rider?

Back

A person who carried the mail in colonial times

Front

Where is the children's mother?

Back

She is deceased and buried on the plantation.

Front

What is the setting of the film?

Back

South Carolina in 1776

Front

Who are the Continentals?

Back

The American rebels

Front

What is the modern name of Charles Towne?

Back

Charleston

Front

What is the mood of the people in Charles Town at the beginning of the film?

Back

Fearful and anxious

Front

Why is the Declaration of Independence expected to be issued from "the capital" of Philadelphia?

Back

Because Washington D.C. did not yet exist

Front

What does it mean that 'eight of the thirteen colonies have levied money for the support of a Continental army'?

Back

Eight colonies have raised taxes to fund the war.

Front

What does Colonel Harry Burwell mean when he says that 'If you value independence you must vote for war. It has come to that. There is no other way.'?

Back

The colonists should declare independence and fight for it