The Patriot Flashcard

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What was the name of Mel Gibson's character in the Patriot?

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Benjamin Martin

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What was the nickname of Mel Gibson's character in the movie?

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The Ghost

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Who was the overall commander of British forces in the film?

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Charles Cornwallis

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Who was the British cavalry leader in the film that carries out ruthless atrocities against Mel Gibson's character and others?

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William Tavington

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Which real-life inspiration for the Patriot used guerrilla warfare and was nicknamed the "Swamp Fox"?

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Francis Marion

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Most of the real-life patriots, as well as Mel Gibson's character, fought in which conflict before engaging in the Revolutionary War? Options: French and Indian War, War of 1812, Quasi War, Spanish American War

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French and Indian War

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How long did Occam have to serve the patriot cause in order to earn his freedom?

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1 year

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I am against all taxes that King George has imposed upon us.

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Patriot

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What was the name given to the group of colonists who opposed independence from Britain?

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The Loyalists

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What nation eventually came to help America defeat the British?

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France