Mel Ain't no Marion

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1. Mel Gibson's portrayal of a Carolina swashbuckling hero in the movie 'The Patriot' is called Benjamin Martin. On which true-life historical figure is Mel's character principally based on? Marion Boyd Francis Marion Douglas Marion Reginald Marion

2. By what nickname was Mr. Marion better known? The Swamp Fox The Fox The Carolina Fox The Yankee Fox

3. The movie 'The Patriot' did get one thing right, in that Marion was a Native-American fighter before the War of Independence. Which specific tribe did Marion gain his first military experience against? Cherokee Chippewa Cree Blackfeet Delaware

4. Where was Marion reputed to have been born? London, England Indian Land, South Carolina Rhiems, France St. John's Parish, South Carolina

5. What was the highest rank that Marion achieved during his time in the militia? General Lieutenant Colonel Captain Brigadier General

6. What is particularly interesting about Marion's Independence War accomplishments? Marion won the most battles of any American leader The majority of Marion's achievements were not realized until over 100 years after the War of Indepe Marion inflicted the highest number of casualties during the length of the war Most of them were completely exaggerated and wrong

7. Towards the end of the War of Independence, Marion and General Nathaniel Greene joined forces. On September 8, 1781 they both fought a battle which effectively forced the British to retreat to North Carolina. What was the name of the battle? Battle of Georgetown Battle of Cowpens Battle of Parkers Ferry Battle of Eutaw Springs

8. In appreciation for his military service, what did the state legislature of South Carolina do for Marion? Name a town after him Appoint him commander of a Fort Etch his name into the Senate Building Archway Erect a statue to him in his hometown

9. After the War of Independence, what did Marion suggest as far as the English were concerned? Isolationism Leniency Continued Aggression Political Embargo

10. Francis Marion University is located in which city in South Carolina? Charleston Florence Georgetown Columbia