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 Name_____________________________Period______________Date___________“THE PATRIOT” VIEWING GUIDEWhat was the name of Mel Gibson’s character in the film?How many children were in the family?Benjamin Martin’s wife was not around. What happened to her?Heath Ledger played the eldest son in the family. What was his character’s name?The movie took place in the state of __________________________________________.What hobby occupied the time of the 2nd eldest son, Thomas?The family received a letter to go to the great city of _____________________________________ for the convening of the state legislature.Within the state legislature, discussions were brought up to overthrow English rule in the colonies. Martin argued that why would he trade a tyrant 3000 miles away for __________________________________________________________________________.When confronted by many over the issue of why he would not support the war effort, despite his record as a patriot, Martin argued that he was a parent (father of seven children), thus not afforded the right to have _____________________________________________________________________________.Despite his father’s objections, Gabriel enlisted in the _______________________.The early cheers of jubilation were quickly gone, as Charleston was taken by the _________________________________________________________________________.The stranger that was trespassing in the Martin home was __________________.When the British found out that Martin’s home was a site for the care of wounded Continental soldiers, they are ordered to ____________________________.Jason Isaacs was brilliant as the villain in this film. What was his character’s name?When Tavington confronted the African-Americans on Martin’s plantation, they told him that they work the land as ______________________________________.Martin argued with Tavington about taking Gabriel as a prisoner. He stated that it went against the ______________________________________________________.Who was killed trying to save Gabriel?Who helped Martin rescue Gabriel from the British soldiers?Martin followed Gabriel into enlistment in the Continental Army. He was given the rank of ______________________ and his first soldier was _____________________.What was the nickname given to Martin after his raid to rescue Gabriel?Tavington was scolded by his superior officer, General Cornwallis, over his _____________________________________________________________________________.Gabriel went to a local church in his military recruitment drive. Who stood up and defended his position, getting most of the men in the church to enlist?Martin and Jean went to a local bar to round up soldiers. A slave owner gave up his slave for the service. Despite the owner’s objections, Martin asked the slave to make his ____________________________________________________________.Who trained the new militia to be more accurate and precise in their shooting?What was Gabriel constantly repairing in his spare time?In accordance with General Washington’s decree, what was the reward for African-American slaves that fought for the Continental Army?What happened to the large ship in the harbor as the British soldiers were having a party?Martin finally opened up to Gabriel about the Fort Wilderness incident. What happened?How did Martin convince General Cornwallis to release the captured militia soldiers?Colonel Tavington provoked Martin by bringing up the death of _____________________________________________________________________________.Martin told Tavington that before the war was over that he would _____________________________________________________________________________.Tavington, after receiving Cornwallis’ permission, went after Martin by attacking his family at _______________________________________________________.Martin and Gabriel rescue their family and move them to a coastal town, made up of ________________________________________________________________.What was the big event that took place at the coastal town?Martin fell in love with whom, while at the coastal town?Who finally spoke to her father, before he left to fight again, asking him not to leave her again?Tavington accused Anne’s town of ________________________________________.What were his orders, in reference to the church?Gabriel and others sought revenge following the burning. What happened in the fight between Gabriel and Tavington?Gabriel apologized to Martin for the death of Thomas. Who did Martin blame?What does Jean do on the morning of the final battle?In the midst of the cannon-fire and regular British army, the militia were expected to ________________________________________________________________.What was the reaction of the white militia soldier over the African-American slave still fighting despite his freedom?Who won in the fight between Colonel Martin and Colonel Tavington?Who won the Battle of Cowpens?In a manner unlike his character, General Cornwallis was forced to ________________________________________________________________.At the Battle of Yorktown, the final battle of the American Revolution, did General Cornwallis officially surrender? If not, who did, in his stead?The Americans are able to win the Revolution, due to the help of which nation?Martin and Charlotte have a ______________________________________________.Gabriel spoke constantly about the beginning of a whole new world. The former militia members decide that will start with the rebuilding of _____________________________________________________________________________.(32) Tavington, after receiving Cornwallis’ permission, went after Martin by attacking his family at _______________________________________________________.Martin and Gabriel rescue their family and move them to a coastal town, made up of ________________________________________________________________.What was the big event that took place at the coastal town?Martin fell in love with whom, while at the coastal town?Who finally spoke to her father, before he left to fight again, asking him not to leave her again?Tavington accused Anne’s town of ________________________________________.What were his orders, in reference to the church?Gabriel and others sought revenge following the burning. What happened in the fight between Gabriel and Tavington?Gabriel apologized to Martin for the death of Thomas. Who did Martin blame?What does Jean do on the morning of the final battle?In the midst of the cannon-fire and regular British army, the militia were expected to ________________________________________________________________.What was the reaction of the white militia soldier over the African-American slave still fighting despite his freedom?Who won in the fight between Colonel Martin and Colonel Tavington?Who won the Battle of Cowpens?In a manner unlike his character, General Cornwallis was forced to ________________________________________________________________.At the Battle of Yorktown, the final battle of the American Revolution, did General Cornwallis officially surrender? If not, who did, in his stead?The Americans are able to win the Revolution, due to the help of which nation?Martin and Charlotte have a ______________________________________________.Gabriel spoke constantly about the beginning of a whole new world. The former militia members decide that will start with the rebuilding of _____________________________________________________________________________. ................
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