Thursday, January 21, 2010

My Brother Sam is Dead #3

Patrick Henry, a famous Patriot, said, "Give me liberty or give me death!" How might his words have inspired soldiers like Sam? (Why would this make quote make soldiers want to fight?)Please answer this question in 4 sentences or more, you do NOT need to use a quote.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

My Brother Sam is Dead #2

What is your opinion of the Rebel Troops? (were they fighting the right way? were they being fair to those that were against their beliefs?)Would you have joined the Rebels if you were Sam? Why? Use at least one quote in your response and your answer needs to be at least four sentences long.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

My Brother Sam is Dead

Tim's father and brother, Sam, both have different views when it comes to the war. Tim's father is on the British side and believes that the colonists should stay true to England and not go to war. Sam believes that the American's should be free of British rule and that they need to fight for that freedom. If you were alive during this time, which side would you be on and why? Please use a quote from the story and your answer should be at least 4 sentences long.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

James Forten

After the British ship Active, surrendered, James Forten had "mixed feelings" about the victory. Why? Describe the feelings he may have had and use a "quote" from the story to support your response.