games in all of sports. This past February‚ 111 million people worldwide watched the Patriots defeat the Falcons in overtime. In past ten championship games‚ the Patriots have appeared four times and won two. Out of every team in the National Football League (NFL)‚ the Patriots have played in the big game nine times and won five. In contrast‚ the Browns have never won or been to a Super Bowl. While the Patriots became champions once again this past football season‚ the Cleveland Browns had the
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disparaging difference between being a patriot‚ and cosmopolites. In this new modern world where society is easily connected‚ and where news can travel instantaneously‚ has made far away countries our neighbors. We as a civilization are no longer bound by our countries border‚ moving from one country to another has never been easier‚ or as accepted. This has unfortunately created a conundrum about the role in our own country in this new global world. There still exist patriots‚ people who still take pride
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As exciting as the sound of bugle calls us to arms‚ the Patriot‚ directed by Roland Emmerich‚ earns people’s hearts by its attractive and enthralling plot of the epic of a South Carolinian planter and widower Benjamin Martin(played by Mel Gibson) fighting the ruthless and brutal British dragoon captain called William Tavington(played by Jason Isaacs). A father of seven children‚ Martin is one of the British army during the French-Indian War‚ but with the tension evoked between America and Britain
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APUSH The Patriot (2000) Action/War Roland Emmerich Mel Gibson‚ Heath Ledger‚ Joely Richardson Academy Awards‚ USA 2001 Nominated Oscar Best Cinematography Caleb Deschanel Best Music‚ Original Score John Williams The British have been taken by surprise by the American colonists’ rebellion in 1775‚ which started the American Revolution‚ but the rebels suffered a major defeat at New York City in September 1776. The rebel army reformed and continued to fight. The surrender of a British army
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The Patriot In theaters on June 30‚ 2000. Directed by: Roland Emmerich Written by: Robert Rodat Main Characters in the movie: Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin‚ Heath Ledgar as Gabriel Martin‚ Tom Wilkinson as Lord General Cornwallis‚ & Jason Issac as Colonel William Tavington The film is rated R for strong war violence. Summary: It is 1776 when the Revolutionary War began between the American Colonists and the British soldiers.The main character‚ Benjamin Martin‚ is a veteran of the
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Some people may think that Brutus was a patriot because he killed Caesar for the good of Rome and their people. However‚ Brutus was a betrayer because he killed‚ betrayed‚ and lied to his best friend. Brutus plotted with conspirators who had no thought or love for Rome. Not only does Brutus may seem like a patriot‚but he wanted to save Rome’s citizens from becoming slaves and he did not want to kill Caesar at first. Brutus is a betrayer because he tried to get Caesar’s friend Mark Antony to agree
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Definition of Amendment of the constitution: A constitutional amendment is a formal change to the text of the written constitution of a nation or state. Most constitutions require that amendments cannot be enacted unless they have passed a special procedure that is more stringent than that required of ordinary legislation. At a zest if any thing is inserted‚ substituted‚ suspended in any provision of the constitution is called the amendment of the constitution. 1st amendment: There
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Patriot Cultural Assignment "The Patriot" is an excellent movie. It may very well be one of the most exciting and moving war-drama movies of all time. There are very few films today that even come close to touching upon the American Revolution‚ which is why "The Patriot" is of such importance. Nonetheless‚ during the film the actual American Revolution takes a back seat and allows the center of the story to revolve around Benjamin Martin (played by Mel Gibson) and his South
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THE PATRIOT by Nissim Ezekiel The poet being living during a time where india was achieving independence from the british is reflected in the poem.hence the growing alienation and dissatisfaction among people liveng in the country is reflected in the poem. The poem is written in a colloquial language is Indian English that is mended to convey a very serious and patriotic meaning to the readers. now a days every one are interested in English and want to master in it. But today’s youth is going
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A letter to my 6th grade self Ring ring! The damn alarm clock goes off. My mom’s sweet loving voice doesn’t. Its 6:00 in the morning and the bus will be here in 45 minutes. Today is the day. It’s middle school time. Get out of bed. Do it. I know you’re nervous but just do it. You need plenty of time to look your best in front of all the new people you will be around today. First impressions are everything. Stop looking at yourself in the mirror. You’re fine. Take a shower
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