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    WHAT WAS THE MAIN BENEFIT FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS TO FIGHT IN THE WAR?

    • FREEDOM
    • LESS TIME IN THE FIELDS
    • MORE OF A SHARE OF COTTON PROFITS
    • THERE WOULD BE NO BENEFIT
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ANSWER EACH QUESTION BASED ON OUR WATCHING OF THE MOVIE "THE PATRIOT"

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    WHY DID MARTIN (MEL GIBSON) DECIDE TO GO TO WAR?

    • BECAUSE HE FELT IT WAS HIS DUTY

    • BECAUSE HE WAS BETRAYED BY A BRITISH MERCHANT

    • BECAUSE OF THE DEATH OF HIS YOUNGEST SON AT THE HANDS OF A BRITISH SOLDIER

    • BECAUSE HIS SLAVES ASKED HIM TO FIGHT

    Correct Answer
    A. BECAUSE OF THE DEATH OF HIS YOUNGEST SON AT THE HANDS OF A BRITISH SOLDIER
    Explanation
    Martin (Mel Gibson) decided to go to war because of the death of his youngest son at the hands of a British soldier. This event filled him with grief and anger, and he felt a deep sense of personal vendetta against the British. Seeking justice for his son's death became his primary motivation to join the war and fight against the British forces.

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    WHAT HAPPENED TO GABRIEL AND WHAT WAS HIS REACTOIN TO THE EVENT?

    • HE WAS WOUNDED AND DECIDED TO STAY HOME AND LIVE HAPPILY

    • HE WAS WOUNDED AND DECIDED CONTINUE HIS EFFORTS FOR THE COLONIALS

    • HE WAS NOT WOUNDED AND DECIDED TO LEAVE THE COLONIAL ARMY

    • HE WAS WOUNDED AND DECIDED CONTINUE HIS EFFORTS FOR THE BRITISH

    Correct Answer
    A. HE WAS WOUNDED AND DECIDED CONTINUE HIS EFFORTS FOR THE COLONIALS
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    WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE BRITISH GENERAL WHO LED THE RED COATS?

    • WASHINGTON

    • CORNWALLIS

    • GIPSON

    • ARNOLD

    Correct Answer
    A. CORNWALLIS
    Explanation
    The correct answer is CORNWALLIS because General Cornwallis was the British general who led the Red Coats during the American Revolutionary War. He is best known for his surrender at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, which marked a turning point in the war and led to the eventual independence of the United States.

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    WHAT WAS THE NAME GIVEN TO THE GROUPS OF SOLDIERS ASSEMBLED BY THE COLONIALS?

    • MILITIAS

    • BATALLIONS

    • ARMIES

    • MARINES

    Correct Answer
    A. MILITIAS
    Explanation
    During colonial times, the groups of soldiers assembled by the colonials were known as militias. These militias were typically made up of local citizens who were not part of the regular army but were organized to provide defense and security for their communities. They played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War, fighting alongside the Continental Army against the British forces. The use of militias allowed the colonials to quickly mobilize and respond to threats, making them an important part of the colonial defense strategy.

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    WHAT WAS THE TACTIC OF WAR THAT THE COLONIALS SOMETIMES USED?

    • GUERILLA

    • BLITZKRIEG

    • AMAZING FLIGHT

    • FLIGHT SCHOOL TECHNIQUES

    Correct Answer
    A. GUERILLA
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "GUERILLA". Guerilla warfare is a tactic used by the colonials during war. It involves small, independent groups of fighters who use unconventional tactics such as ambushes, sabotage, and hit-and-run attacks. This tactic is often used by weaker forces against stronger opponents, as it allows them to maximize their advantages and minimize their weaknesses. Guerilla warfare can be highly effective in disrupting the enemy's operations and morale.

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    WHAT WAS THE FINAL BATTLE OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR THAT LED TO THE BRITISH SURRENDER?

    • LEXINGTON

    • CONCORD

    • YORKTOWN

    • BUNKER HILL

    Correct Answer
    A. YORKTOWN
    Explanation
    The final battle of the Revolutionary War that led to the British surrender was the Battle of Yorktown. This battle took place in 1781 and was a decisive victory for the American forces, led by General George Washington, and their French allies. The American and French troops surrounded the British army led by General Cornwallis in Yorktown, Virginia. After a siege lasting several weeks, Cornwallis was forced to surrender, effectively ending the war and securing American independence. Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill were significant battles earlier in the war, but they did not result in the British surrender.

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    WHAT FAMOUS BATTLE LED TO THE FRENCH ENTERING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR?

    • YORKTOWN

    • WASHINGTON

    • HAMPSTEAD

    • SARATOGA

    Correct Answer
    A. SARATOGA
    Explanation
    The famous battle that led to the French entering the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Saratoga. This battle, fought in 1777, was a turning point in the war as it resulted in a decisive American victory. The American victory at Saratoga convinced the French that the American cause was worth supporting, leading to their entry into the war on the side of the Americans. The French alliance provided crucial support to the American forces and greatly increased their chances of success in the war.

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    WHY WERE THE PEOPLE FIGHTING IN THIS WAR CONSIDERED PATRIOTS?

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    HOW WOULD YOU HAVE SIDED IF YOU LIVED IN THIS TIME PERIOD? WOULD YOU HAVE AGREED WIT HTHE COLONIST OR THE BRITISH? ANSWER THIS QUESTION FULLY.

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