The Patriot (6.2.1)
One can have some interesting thoughts about the “what ifs” in history. If the colonies did not win, the United States would not have materialized. Maybe would we still be governed by monarchy? It is difficult to same but fun thoughts to entertain.
When watching the presentation, choose the best answer. If you do not have a pencil today, write your answers on a sheet of paper and you can bubble them in when you come prepared.
Chapter 13
67. The fighting style for the militia was different that the traditional style of the British. What choice best describes the fighting style of the militia?
a) try to outflank the enemy c) go face to face with the enemy
b) hide, fight, then disappear d) none of the choices
Chapter 14
68. Gabriel was quoted, “if we win this war, a lot of things will change and the new world will see that all men are created equal under God.” With this quote in mind and what happens after the Revolution, does Gabriel’s prediction come true?
a) Yes b) No
Chapter 15
69. By order of George Washington and the Continental Congress, all slaves would receive all of the following after a year of service in the Army EXCEPT….
a) five shillings for each month served c) return to slavery
b) freedom d) free land to settle
Chapter 16
70. Is this a true statement? In this chapter, the British used a Patriot trick to fight against the Patriots.
Chapter 18
71. Who came out better in the prisoner exchange? a) British b) Patriots
Chapter 20
72. To catch Benjamin Martin, the British went after his….
a) dogs c) horses e) none of the choices
b) farm d) wife
73. Were they successful? a) Yes b) No
74. Did they go after the families of the other militiamen? a) Yes b) No
Chapter 21
75. Does Gabriel get married in this chapter? a) Yes b) No
Chapter 23
76. Why were the people in the church killed?
a) because they were practicing the wrong religion
b) because they were French
c) because they were helping Benjamin Martin
d) because they would not speak
e) none of the choices
77. Fighting for the rights of free people is a big motivating reason for the colonists; but, another reason one picks up as the movie plays is….
a) hatred of the British c) a strong bond with the French
b) desire for free trade d) revenge for personal loss
Chapter 24
78. How many sons does Benjamin lose?
a) one b) two c) three d) four e) none of the choices
79. What may have changed Benjamin’s mind and caused him to re-join the fight?
a) the flag c) his beliefs in freedom
b) the North Star necklace d) his daughter
Chapter 25 & 26
80. The battle in this chapter starts in the traditional way, one line facing the other. Despite this style giving the advantage to the stronger and better British, who wins?
a) French b) British c) Patriots
Chapter 27
81. How would you describe General Cornwallis’ reaction when he realized he had to surrender?
a) shocked that he was beat by the underdog
b) arrogant to the end
c) happy it was over
d) refused to acknowledge
82. The movie mentions that we should remember the _______________ made to establish this country.
a) memories c) death e) none of the choices
b) children d) sacrifices
83. A big advantage the militias had was they fact that they were hard to find. They could hide good and disappear fast. There fighting style became know as guerilla warfare and it allowed a less prepared Patriot to beat the strongest power in the world, British.) With their style in mind, I can tell you that it is still being used today. Unfortunately, it is being used against the United States by…
a) terrorists c) anarchists e) none of the choices
b) communists d) socialists
Special Features
84. What the movie (a) fictional or (b) non-fictional?
85. The guys with the funny-feathered hats were called….
a) British c) soldiers e) none of the choices
b) Dragoons d) militia
86. What other country helped make victory possible for the colonists?
a) China b) Australia c) Austria d) Germany e) none of the choices
87. African-Americans were fighting for freedom during the Revolution. What side offered freedom?
a) British b) colonists c) both
88. What did the unfinished house illustrate or symbolize?
a) nothing, it just was not done b) the unfinished job of the American Revolution c) both choices
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment