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Patriot, The

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Story Summary

Whoever looks upon them as an irregular mob
will find himself much mistaken. They have
men amongst them who know very well what
they are about.

Lord Hugh Percy
1775

It was 1775. George III, ruler of Great Britain, viewed the thirteen American colonies as "his." Heavy taxes, paid by the colonials, filled the King's treasury. Life was good - for some people. For others, like Thomas Paine,

These are the times
that try men's souls

The American Crisis

What was trying "men's souls" was British rule. The time had come for America to be free.

But cutting the ties that bound thirteen colonies to England would not happen without a revolt. No one ever gives up a treasure without a fight - especially not a king.

 

Author: Carole D. Bos, J.D.

 

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Original Release Date:  June, 2000
Updated Quarterly, or as Needed

To cite this story, using MLA Guidelines:

Bos, Carole D. "Patriot, The" AwesomeStories.com. Date of access
       <http://www.awesomestories.com/flicks/the-patriot>.

IN OTHER WORDS: Author. Title of story. Name of web site. Date of access <URL>.