2. Describe the debate in the South Carolinian colonial legislature. In the movie patriot

The debate takes place in Charleston where people including the lead actor Benjamin Martin, a veteran of the French and Indian war is called support the Continental army. It is stated that other states like Massachusetts and Virginia were at war and the war was for a greater good, i.e. the independence of America. However, the lead actor persists that there are alternatives to war. Haunted by his past war experience and the responsibilities towards his 7 children he denies to be the part of the war against England. 3. How would you characterize the British view of the American colonists (don’t assume rebels)? The British view the American colonists as nobodies. They believe that they had the ultimate power against the colonists. 4. Near the end of the Battle of Yorktown, shortly before he surrendered, the actor playing General Cornwallis stated, “Everything will change…everything has changed.” What does he mean? By that statement he is admitting that he was wrong in thinking how the British had the ultimate power over the colonist and how they could never win the war. He is acknowledging his defeat and the win of the colonists in the war. 5. How did the colonists defeat the British? They defeated the British with strong unity, perseverance and a strategic plan. After Gabriel is taken hostage, Martin entered the continental army to avenge the death of his son. The continental army got support from the French soldiers and they fought the war with tactics they learnt about the British. With all the war that went on, Martin was able to fight Tavington and stab him to death. After Tavington is killed, the British accept their defeat. I have very similar views. The Sons of Liberty could be seen as both mob or patriots. They were mobs for the British but Patriots for Americans. Although the methods they used to revolt were violent, maybe they needed it to achieve the political goals and grab the attention of the British. Had it been a peaceful protest at that time the impact may not have been as powerful as the violent method Sons of Liberty choose