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1. The French and Indian War took place before the United States was formed, but it had an enormous effect on British and Colonial relations which culminated in the American Revolution. Which of the following films takes place during this war?
2. Which of these films deals with the American Revolution?
3. This film, dealing with the War of 1812, was made first in 1938 by Cecil B. DeMille, then again in 1958 directed by Anthony Quinn.
4. Before Texas entered the union, it fought a war with Mexico for its independence. This was one of the precursors of the later Mexican American War. The most famous movie dealing with this event was "The Alamo." Name the director and star of this 1960 film.
5. This movie features Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman. It tells the story of the first black volunteer regiment during the Civil War.
6. "Sergeant York", set during World War I, starred which actor?
7. There are many excellent movies dealing with World War II. One of my favorites deals with the last major tank battle of the war. It features Henry Fonda and Robert Shaw.
8. This black comedy from 1970 was directed by Robert Altman and featured Donald Sutherland and Elliot Gould as doctors during the Korean War. It was a very successful film and an even more successful television series.
9. The Vietnam War, while the most controversial conflict in United States history, produced many fine films. One of these was directed by Stanley Kubrick and starred Matthew Modine. It depicts the experiences of Private "Joker" in boot camp and in combat.
10. Denzel Washington and Meg Ryan appear in this movie, which examines the meaning of courage during the Gulf War.
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