PAGE 1 Vocabulary dragoons maroon French and Indian War militia Gullah regulars Loyalists Questions Based on the Film 1. What was the difference between the militia and the regular army? 2. How do the Rebel army commanders view the militia’s performance in conventional battle formations? What alternative uses does Benjamin Martin suggest for them? How do the British view these tactics? 3. Why is ill will between Benjamin Martin and Major Villeneuve? Why does Benjamin Martin not the French”? 4. Why do you think the filmmakers made Benjamin Martin a composite figure of many Revolutionary War heroes? What kinds of latitude did this give them? 5. How does the portrayal of the British officers demonstrate the British class system of the time period? Contrast this with the American structure of forces. 6. Why did the filmmakers choose the title The Patriot for this film? Would this be an appropriate title for a British audience? 7. Keeping in mind that an important historical institution collaborated in the making of this film, comment on once scene that gave you new insight into colonial life. PAGE 1 Vocabulary dragoons maroon French and Indian War militia Gullah regulars Loyalists Questions Based on the Film 1. What was the difference between the militia and the regular army? 2. How do the Rebel army commanders view the militia’s performance in conventional battle formations? What alternative uses does Benjamin Martin suggest for them? How do the British view these tactics? 3. Why is ill will between Benjamin Martin and Major Villeneuve? Why does Benjamin Martin not the French”? “trust 4. Why do you think the filmmakers made Benjamin Martin a composite figure of many Revolutionary War heroes? What kinds of latitude did this give them? 5. How does the portrayal of the British officers demonstrate the British class system of the time period? Contrast this with the American structure of forces. 6. Why did the filmmakers choose the title The Patriot for this film? Would this be an appropriate title for a British audience? 7. Keeping in mind that an important historical institution collaborated in the making of this film, comment on once scene that gave you new insight into colonial life.
PAGE 1 Vocabulary dragoons maroon French and Indian War militia Gullah regulars Loyalists Questions Based on the Film 1. What was the difference between the militia and the regular army? 2. How do the Rebel army commanders view the militia’s performance in conventional battle formations? What alternative uses does Benjamin Martin suggest for them? How do the British view these tactics? 3. Why is ill will between Benjamin Martin and Major Villeneuve? Why does Benjamin Martin not the French”? 4. Why do you think the filmmakers made Benjamin Martin a composite figure of many Revolutionary War heroes? What kinds of latitude did this give them? 5. How does the portrayal of the British officers demonstrate the British class system of the time period? Contrast this with the American structure of forces. 6. Why did the filmmakers choose the title The Patriot for this film? Would this be an appropriate title for a British audience? 7. Keeping in mind that an important historical institution collaborated in the making of this film, comment on once scene that gave you new insight into colonial life. PAGE 1 Vocabulary dragoons maroon French and Indian War militia Gullah regulars Loyalists Questions Based on the Film 1. What was the difference between the militia and the regular army? 2. How do the Rebel army commanders view the militia’s performance in conventional battle formations? What alternative uses does Benjamin Martin suggest for them? How do the British view these tactics? 3. Why is ill will between Benjamin Martin and Major Villeneuve? Why does Benjamin Martin not “trust the French”? 4. Why do you think the filmmakers made Benjamin Martin a composite figure of many Revolutionary War heroes? What kinds of latitude did this give them? 5. How does the portrayal of the British officers demonstrate the British class system of the time period? Contrast this with the American structure of forces. 6. Why did the filmmakers choose the title The Patriot for this film? Would this be an appropriate title for a British audience? 7. Keeping in mind that an important historical institution collaborated in the making of this film, comment on once scene that gave you new insight into colonial life.