home

__**The American Revolution Interviews**__ **__ Leader of the Militia__**

By Christopher Mendoza April 4, 1784 == Picture of Benjamin Martin

They call him the ghost who assassinated many soldiers, the leader of the militia, one of the heroes in the American Revolution, Benjamin Martin. He has a big family, but with two dead sons and a wife. He is brave, wise, and was leader of the militia. And he still managed to go home and keep his family stable. He is a hero to everyone. He has much to say in a interview with Jermain Merland.

Jermain Merland Q: Hello, thank you for coming. How was it to be a father of a family and leader of the militia? Benjamin Martin A: Well, it wasn't my choice to go to war against the filthy Red Coats, but i felt like i needed to avenge my son, you know?

Jermain Merland Q: Yes, i understand it can be hard. How did it feel to be part of the militia? Benjamin Martin A: Again, i didn't want to be part of the war, but soon enough i was obligated into it. My primary mission was just to command the militia, but to kill William Tavington. I wasn't going to let anyone kill my boy.

Jermain Merland Q: How did it feel to have lost your son in your hands? Benjamin Martin A: I rather not answer that question, but i will tell you i'm glad that i killed that scumbag, Tavington.

Jermain Merland Q: I understand. How did it feel to have won the American Revolution? Benjamin Martin A: Well, it was great, of course, and satisfying to win and be a huge part of the victory. I feel like it was faith to be the leader of the militia. I did it for freedom, i did it for vengeance, i did it for my family.

Jermain Merland Q: How do you feel about the French being your allies? Benjamin Martin A: At first i wasn't very grateful and appreciative about having them as allies, but soon was proven wrong. They were greta allies and a huge part in our victory. I'm glad to have had them on our side. We couldn't have done it without them. They brought food, shelter, clothes, troops we needed for the war. We would've been gone without the French.

Jermain Merland Q: How does it feel to be a Veteran? Benjamin Martin A: It is great to be one of the surviving Veterans of the war, After all that i just really care about getting home and building a stronger family.

Jermain Merland: Very well, thank you for coming and being my interviewee. Good luck with the family.

=**__Son of the Militia__**= By:Christopher Mendoza May 6, 1783

Picture of Gabriel Martin

We have here today a soldier from the militia, the son of Benjamin Martin, Gabriel Martin. He is the oldest out of the sons, he has about 5-6 younger siblings with no mom. He is part of the American Revolutionary War. He grew up in a farm with his father and witnessed the death of his brother Thomas. His soon to be wife, Anne, was also killed by William Tavington and he also has much to say.

Jermain Merland Q: How did it feel to have witnessed the death of your brother Thomas? Gabriel Martin A: It was horrific and terrible. It turned ,y life around completely. First my mother, now my brother, then Anne? I only blame myself for his death. He was kind and brave and outgoing. I miss him.

Jermain Merland Q: How did it feel to have called Anne and how did it feel to the fact that she died? Gabriel Martin A: I was really happy and excited to have called on her. I just wanted to go home and make a family with her. But when i heard about her being burnt i got so angry and sad. Everyone in my life has been dying. All my hope was lost. My Primary target was Colonel Tavington.

Jermain Merland Q: How did it feel to have your father as your Commander and leader of the militia? Gabriel Martin A: I was afraid of losing him too. I also didn't want him to be my Commander because i knew he would send me off in simple not so dangerous missions. But in the end i never could have been more grateful. It was great working with him and i think he thought of me more as an adult not a kid.

Jermain Merland Q: What motivated you to join the militia? Gabriel Martin A: The fact that I wanted to get away from my father and family problems for a while. I wanted to pursue my life as an adult and be part of the freedom. I also felt like i was meant to be there. I began to rue it though, until the Red Coats killed Thomas. Now, I just got motivated to kill them stupid Red Coats.

Jermain Merland Q: How did being in the militia feel? Gabriel Martin A: Honestly, it was horrifying and nasty. Many soldiers were killed and there was many bloodshed through the terrian of the war. I felt like i could just open my eyes and eat with my whole family, including mother and Thomas and Anne, and live a happy life. But, the world is harsh and nothing ever comes free.

Jermain Merland Q: How do you feel about the Red Coats? Gabriel Martin A: I wasn't fond of them ever. They were unfair, aggressive monsters. I began to hate them even more when they killed Thomas and even more when they killed Anne. I wanted to put an end to them. It became a desire.

Jermain Merland Q: How does it feel to have been one of the Veterans? Gabriel Martin A: It was great to be one of the Blue Coats trying to defeat the evil British from devouring our nation. It felt great to be part of the American Revolution and becoming one the heroes.

Jermain Merland: Ok then, thank you for stopping by. Gabriel Martin: It's my pleasure.

=**__The One and Only__**= By:Christopher Mendoza May 26,1784

Picture of Occum

Today we have one of the veterans from the war, but he wasn't just a veteran. He was the only black person to join the militia. He's strong. brave, but he can't read or write. He saved many soldiers, he is as good as any other man, and was granted freedom after the war. He is truly an amazing soldier. He gained respect from all of mankind and he never hesitated. He was part of the Revolution of America. Now here he is with plenty to say, the one and only Occum.

Jermain Merland Q: How did it feel to be the only black soldier in the militia? Occum A: I'm not so sure if i was the only black soldier because many black slaves were handed over as troops, but it wasn't to bad because i wanted to show i was as good a man as any other white person.

Jermain Merland Q: How did you feel when you learned that after the war you were granted money and freedom? Occum A: I felt motivated even more to prove myself. It's great being granted freedom after all that slavery, it's the best thing that could have happened. Everyone deserves freedom because Every Person Was Created Equally.

Jermain Merland Q: What is your opinion about the Redcoats and Bluecoats? Occum A: I don't really know much, but I feel it was kind of ironic how the Bluecoats were complaining because the British weren't fair, even though they didn't treat black people fairly. Truthfully I felt neither sides were being fair in one way or another.

Jermain Merland Q: How did it feel to have won the war? Occum A: Well, it was surprising, of course, that a militia with inexperienced farmers won anything against a war to the professional Redcoats. Still, I knew i had put a good impression and gained a lot of respect from the white people. I was glad to have won the war and be granted freedom.

Jermain Merland Q: What did it feel like to be a free man? Occum A: It is all I ever wanted. No longer do i have to be a slave, but I'm counted as a human being now, not just some different creature. Again All Men Are Created Equal. It's great, everywhere I go i am not taunted or being mistreated. I have the respect of all people now and it's great.

Jermain Merland Q: How does it feel to be a veteran? Occum A: It's cool to be one of the survivors and heroes of the revolutionary war. Again I am greatly respected and I am honored to be an American, but still there are some issues with developing the government. I can read and write now, though, because i can get the lessons i need now without being turned down because I'm black.

Jermain Merland: Thank you for coming, and good luck.

**__The Colonel of the Redcoats__** By: Christopher Mendoza June 17, 1782

Picture of Colonel William Tavtington

He's one of the commanders of the Redcoat army, he killed many, he is respected by the Redcoats, Colonel William Tavington. No one knows much about him but, he killed Anne, Thomas, Gabriel, and many more people. He may seem like a bad guy, but i suppose he had to do what he to do. He has good stuff to say.

Jermain Merland Q: How did it feel to be one of the main commander of the Redcoats? Colonel William Tavington A: It's a honorable and a great position. I don't always want to kill people though, but as this position I have to do what i have to do for my position. I am a very important part of the army, and the war. It's a great position.