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By: Ashley Villagonzalo
 * The Patriot Interview**



The Revolutionary War had began in 1775 and ended in 1783. The war was against the british and the thirteen colonies. The colonist did not agree with England. They were forced to pay more and more taxes while the british got more and more money. This made them angry. The colonist could not vote nor speak for themselves. They said it was "taxation without representation" Settlers decided to boycott anything bought from the English traders and this is how the war begun. Here are my interviews with people who were in the battle, who witnessed, who were in the war.



Q : How did you lose your son Thomas? A : He got shot trying to save his brother from being hanged. Q : When you made the wooden chair, what happened? A : Well, I tested it out after I made it and ended up breaking it. I lost my tempered. Q : Are you willing to go to war with England? A : No, there are alternatives to war. If I go to war, who will care for my seven children? Q : How did you feel when the british burnt your home? A : I could only think of my other children. Q : When you and your two sons were going to save Gabriel from the british arms, what advice did you tell them? A : Aim small, miss small. Q : When you were looking for more men to be in your team, how did you know if you were in the right bar or not? A : I had said, "ALL HAIL KING GEORGE" and everyone turned against it. It was a funny thing. Q : How did you make the bullets you used during the war? A : I melted the little army figures that belonged to my son, Thomas. Q : How were you able to trick Corn Wallis in the exchange? A : Our men dressed up in red coats, disguised as british. Q : When you reunited with your children, how did you feel? A : I was happy, but also dissapointed that Susan was unhappy to see me. Q : Were you suprised when Susan finally said something to you? A : Yes I was, I was more sad though, I had to leave her. I wanted to just be there with her and the other kids. Q : When you got to the church and found out it was burned, what did you think? A : Unfortunately, I found the necklace that I had gave to Gabriel's wife in the dirt. I knew it wasn't good. Q : When you found out Gabriel left to kill Tavington, how did you feel? A : I was scared. I didn't think he could fight him without me there. I tried my hardest to make it there, but I was too late.



Q : Why do you ensist to inlist in the war without your fathers permission? A : I don't want to hide behind my family. I am a man of principal. Q : What are you scared of? A : I am scared of death. Q : What was your reaction when your dad try to save you from being hanged? A : I was angry, for they found out I was his son. My innocent brother ended up being killed. Q : After your injury, why did you still choose to go back to war? A : It is my duty. Q : Why were you mad at your father when he killed the three red coats? A : They had already said they surrendered, but they still were killed. Q : How did it feel when you saw the war from the window? A : I truthfully was scared, I had second thought if I should go back or not. Q : How did it feel to have a decent conversation with your father again? A : It was great, I haven't done this in a while. Q : Who did you marry? A : I married Anne. Q : What had Anne done to you while you stayed at her home? A : She had gave me water with ink, making my teeth stained. Q : When you came to see that the church was gone, and no one was there, what was your reaction? A : I could only feel that I needed to kill the redcoats! Tavington especially.



Q : Who are you to the Martin Family? A : I am the sister of Benjamin's wife. Q : When your nieces and nephews came to visit you, how was it like? A : It was a suprise! They have grown. Q : What have you done to help Benjamin Martin? A : I took care of his children while he was at war. Q : How did you feel when you saw the red coats heading toward your home? A : I knew I had to keep all the kids safe. I was scared but I knew that I needed to keep everyone together. Q : Were you happy you escaped? A : Yes, but I knew it wasn't over. Eventually they would try to find the children again.



Q : Where are you from? A : I am from France. Q : What were you before you came to America? A : A french military officer. Q : How did you know Benjamin Martin? A : We had both fought in the French & Indian War. Q : During the last battle with british, how did you look? A : I dressed up nicely, because if I died, I wanted to look good.



Q : Who is Benjamin Martin to you? A : He is a strong man who I respect alot. Q : When you found out that Benjamin was going to help the patriots, were you happy? A : Yes, I needed help. Q : When you found out your wife was pregnant with your first child, what did you name him? A : I named him, Gabriel, in rememberance of Gabriel Martin. Q : Did you think that you would lose to the British? A : I did, but Benjamin helped me to build a stonger army of men.



Q : How do you feel about battle? A : I advance myself through victory. Q : Why did you kill Thomas? A : I wouldn't have to kill him if he would just obey my rules. Q : Why did you lie to the people in church? A : I didn't lie. Q : Do you like Benjamin Martin? A : I want to kill him. Q : When Cornwallis was tricked my Benjamin Martin, what did you do? A : I decided to take revenge and kill his family before him.



Q : Who are you? A : I am Cornwallis, the general of the british army. Q : How did you feel when you realized you got tricked in the exchange? A : I was furious! I can't believe I was fooled! I wanted to find Benjamin immediately. Q : Why did you finally surrender in the end? A : The world was chaos, I didn't want to, I had to.