Name: The Patriot 1. The setting for this movie is in which colony? South Carolina 2. The main character of the movie is a former captain who fought in the French and Indian War. His name is: Benjamin Martin 3. The letter that Benjamin opened before his sons told of a meeting of which group that would be meeting? Congress 4. The group that met above met in what town? Charleston 5. Who was the King of England who received numerous complaints from the colonists? King George III 6. Which one of Benjamin’s sons joined the Continental Army? Gabriel 7. In the eyes of the British, the colonists were guilty of committing what crime? Treason 8. How many miles separated the colonies from Great Britain? Over 3000 9. Which one of Benjamin’s sons died as British soldiers came to the family home? Thomas 10. As Benjamin sought revenge for the death of his son, he instructed two of his sons to remember what he had taught them about shooting, which was: “aim small, miss small” 11. TRUE OR FALSE: After his release, Gabriel rejoined the Continental Army after watching a battle from a farmhouse. True 12. After taking the rest of his family to the sister of his late wife, Benjamin takes charge of gathering farmers and forming what is known as a citizen’s army. What is the term for a “citizen’s army”? Milita 13. This newly formed citizen’s army would claim what landmark as their headquarters? Old Spanish Mission 14. The British commander in charge of forces in the South was: William Howe 15. The nickname given to the British army by the colonials was: Red Coats 16. Disguised as British soldiers, Benjamin leads his men to a ship where they do what? Blow the ship up 17. According to General George Washington, any slave would be granted their freedom after giving how many months of service to the war effort, either in a militia or in the Continental Army? 12 months 18. Who finally came to the assistance of the colonists in fighting the American Revolutionary War? The French BONUS!!! Name the 37th United States President (born on February 9, 1913) who became the only president to resign. Richard Nixon
