Octavian+Q3


 * (Bottom of the first page) What were the attitudes of soldiers like at the time (both sides)? How does this compare with the soldiers in M.T. Anderson’s story?**


 * Frank's Thoughts:** The attitude of the Rebel/Colonist was the kind of attitude that was full of hatred,disbelief,and betrayal after the British taxed them for stamps,newspapers,tea,etc.Because the felt as though they shouldn't have to pay taxes for a war (after they had just basically fought in it) and they felt as though they should have freedom from the British, since they were basically by themselves.The British's attitude was an attitude that felt they owned the the 13 colonies and could do what ever they wanted to the colonies, and they also had more of a cocky attitude;that seemed they were better than the colonies and could beat them.


 * Questions:**
 * 1) **How would you relate this to real life?**

Mohammad'sthought's :.anyone who owned something would have the same feelings as the British toward their belongings.The British could've beaten them but they just chose the wrong choices/tactics.


 * Frank's thoughts:** I agree with what your saying and I understand.


 * Mr. T inquires:** Ok. Good start. What about M.T. Anderson's story? How does he portrait the soldiers and their sentiments toward the war (both sides). What about the "academic types" from Octavian's college? What about the city folk? Lets try to make some connections.

Charly's thoughts: The connections to the story is that the soldiers attitude in the book is that they are really serious about winning the war so they could get their freedom. The soldiers thoughts are probably all or nothing and this attitude eventually led to them winning it all.

Mohamad's thoughts:Yes all the soldiers felt that this was very serious but **__MOST OF THE BRITISH ARMY WERE NOT SLAVES BUT BRITISH CITIZENS.THIS MEANS THAT OVER TIME THEY WOULD NOT FIGHT AS HARD AS THE PATRIOTS AND SLAVES BECAUSE THEY ARE FIGHTING FOR A COLONY NOT THEIR MOTHERLAND.THAT WAS ONE OF THE REASONS WHY THESE COLONIES AND MANY OTHERS WERE ABLE TO DEFEAT BRITAIN AND GAIN INDEPENDENCE,FOR EXAMPLE MANY OF THE COUNTRIES IN AFRICA.__**