furthered by their 1588 defeat of the Spanish Armada and again by their defeat of the French in 1763 (in the seven years’ war). In contrast‚ the colonies had small militias made up of mere citizens that were‚ for the most part‚ untrained in battle or military strategy. How could anyone expect the colonies‚ with their lowly militias‚ to ever hope to bring down such a force as the renowned British military?
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point of the American Revolution. The American Revolution soon began after the issue of taxation without representation. There were many men in the militia that helped all over the region. For example‚ there were 400 men in the Virginia militia with Col. William Campbell‚ 240 men from Sullivan County‚ Tennessee with Col. Isaac Shelby‚
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every single Americans when it “protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms (2nd amendment)‚” but only targets militia or national guards‚ rather than individuals. However‚ the Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that the Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess and carry firearms even if the individual is unconnected with service in a militia. Interpretation of the Second Amendment by scholars‚ courts and legislators‚ after its ratification through the late 19th
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our Second Amendment under the Bill of Rights of the Constitution‚ wherein resides our first ten basic‚ natural rights‚ which are guaranteed to citizens of the United States. As stated by the Second Amendment of the United States: “A well regulated Militia‚ being necessary to the security of a free State‚ the right of the people to keep and bear Arms‚ shall not be infringed‚” ensures that this natural right of the citizens to possess and bear arms shall not be infringed
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In Hollywood‚ history is typically overlooked in the name of entertainment. It is rare to see people flock to the theatres for the sake of an hour and a half history lesson. Rather‚ the major blockbusters of our time are often composed of nothing but a purely fictional script. It is rare to find a film that provides a good mix of history while remaining entertaining for an extended period of times. Like most Hollywood History films‚ The Patriot tries to find the perfect balance of fiction and truth
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violence‚ individual rights‚ crime‚ and cause are many words that arise when researching the controversial topic of gun control. This issue revolves around the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution that states: “A well regulated Militia‚ being necessary to the security of a free State‚ the right of the people to keep and bear arms‚ shall not be infringed.” (U.S. Constitution. Amend. II‚ Sec. 1.). Is there a black and white answer to solving the controversy or is there a need to find
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Questionable factors in “The Patriot” “The Patriot”‚ Is a dramatic and affectionate film depicting a determined man’s quest to annihilate British forces during the Revolutionary war with the assistance of his local militia. The film possesses various accurate characteristics such as some states offering freedom to African Americans serving in the war for a period of three years. Though the film does express appropriate scenes it does have its flaws. For instance‚ the main character Benjamin Martin
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under pressure. The use of children in war has happened throughout history as drummer boys and messengers. To most armies and militias children are cheap‚ compliant. Both boys and girls might be active soldiers. The girls are more at risk of rape‚ sexual harassment and abuse often recruited to be sex slaves. The
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(Dallaire‚ 179) The fax further stated that the Hutu militia had the ability to kill 1‚000 Tutsis in 20 minutes‚ leading to the extermination of the Tutsis. (Melvern‚ 4) Dallaire had requested permission for the protection of the informant and his family. Kofi Annan‚ head of United Nations peacekeeping operations
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The “Patriot” takes place in South Carolina in 1776 during the Revolutionary War. It is a story about a widowed father of seven‚ named Benjamin Martin. Benjamin was involved in the French and Indian War before marrying and starting a family. He is reluctant to join the conflict as he remembers too well his own experience in the earlier French and Indian War. After his wife passed away he does everything to keep his family together and away from war. He is a patriot who wants no part in a war with
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